Thank you for joining us at our 2021 Virtual Vocations and Career Day, “What’s Your Calling?”!

Sometimes, a job is just a way to make money to support your family, support your charities, buy things you like, or take trips. But, for the lucky ones, jobs are more than that…they are considered a “calling” or a “vocation.”

Many times when we hear the word “Vocation” and we think of a Sacramental vocation – Holy Orders, or a calling to life as a priest, sister, nun, or deacon. However, God has called all of us in one way or another to develop our skills, interests, and talents to serve His people in many various ways.

Some of our “jobs,” “degrees,” “professions,” “careers,” feel more like vocations, or callings, than others. Either way, if we’re finding fulfillment in what we do to earn a living, we’re the lucky ones!

Here, you can browse through videos submitted by many of our school parents, friends, parishioners, and family members in which they talk about their vocations or careers. Please listen with intention and accept their gifts of advice graciously. You may notice that the job skill mentioned more than any other throughout all the videos is being a “good listener!”

As an elementary school student, you have MANY years to consider what you will “be when you grow up!” There is no hurry to decide, but it is wise to start thinking about what you love to do and what types of gifts God has given you. And, one day, hopefully those two things will intersect and you’ll find your calling!

WE THANK ALL OF THE PARENTS, FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND ALUMNI WHO SUBMITTED VIDEOS!

Catholic Leadership - Father Michael of OLV and Dr. Jim Rigg, the Superintendent of Chicago Catholic Schools

Entertainment - Classical Guitarist, Musician/Producer, and Actor/Voiceover Talent

Journalism - Sports Journalist/Radio Personality and Lifestyle Journalist/Radio Personality

Education - High School Teacher/Swim Coach, Home-School Teacher/Full Time Mom, and CPL Librarian

Attorneys - Regulatory Attorney, Personal Injury Attorney, and US Senate Attorney

Health Care Industry - Pediatrician, Psychotherapist, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Relational Therapist

Science and Technology - Biologist, CART Provider (Closed Caption Translator), School District Network Technician and Environmental Impact Researcher

Engine Mechanic Field -Diesel Mechanic, City Fleet Management

Business - Small Business Owner/Cosmetologist, Financial Planning, Retail Sales, Strategic Alliance Airline Industry, Business Association Executive Director, and Insurance Industry Product Manager