Discern Your Call
Discernment is one of the most sacred movements in the Christian life. It asks us to listen for God’s voice, to pay attention to desire and vocation, and to walk with others who help us hear clearly. Whether you are seeking a spiritual home, exploring membership, considering ministry, or discerning affiliation for your community, the Convergent Catholic Communion walks with you.
Discernment here moves slowly, honestly, and with care. We do not rush people or push them toward outcomes. We make space for prayer, conversation, and formation.
Below you will find pathways for different types of discernment. Each path begins with relationship.
A Place to Listen, Pray, and Explore Your Call
For Seekers & Inquirers
Some visit our Communion because they feel drawn to ancient faith, sacramental worship, and the openness of the Spirit. Others arrive from traditions that no longer hold them, or from the independent sacramental world where stability was hard to find.
If you are exploring belonging, here is what to expect:
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worship centered on Scripture, Eucharist, and prayer
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communities shaped by accountability and intimacy
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inclusive welcome for all who seek Christ
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honesty about our strengths and limitations
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room to grow at your own pace
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If you want to learn more, reach out through our contact page or visit one of our communities. We will walk with you as you explore.
For Those Discerning a Call to Ministry
Ministry is not simply a role. It is a vocation that touches your life, your family, your community, and your relationship with God. If you sense a call to ordained ministry - as deacon, presbyter, or bishop - discernment begins with conversation.
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a stable faith
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emotional and spiritual maturity
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a life of prayer
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teachability and humility
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a desire to serve, not to be seen
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willingness to enter formation and supervision
Our Communion offers a clear pathway for ministry preparation and ongoing formation.
You can explore the full formation and ordination process here:
👉 Formation Path & Ordained Ministry
This page outlines the stages of discernment, formation expectations, theological studies, pastoral training, and the steps leading toward ordination.
If you feel called, we invite you to begin in conversation with a Connexional leader or a member of the clergy.
For Communities & Ministries Seeking Affiliation
Many communities find us after years of searching for stability, theological coherence, or meaningful oversight. Some come from the independent sacramental movement. Others come from charismatic or evangelical backgrounds seeking sacramental depth.
Affiliation with the Convergent Catholic Communion is relational. We begin slowly, through conversation and mutual exploration:
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Initial Contact
Share your story, your context, and your hopes for your community.
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Conversation & Discernment
A bishop or Connexional leader will meet with you to understand your ministry, theology, and needs.
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Exploration Period
Your community enters a season of relationship — worshipping, learning, and growing alongside the Communion.
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Formal Affiliation
When both your community and the Communion believe the Spirit is calling you into partnership, we formally recognize the relationship.
Throughout the process, we respect your identity, your culture, and your mission. Affiliation never means losing your story. It means gaining a family.
Some people arrive with a call burning in their heart — to plant a church, begin a ministry, start a house-church gathering, or launch a mission. We honor these calls, and we help you discern direction, structure, and support.
If you feel called to plant or start something new, we will walk with you:
• clarifying vision
• offering formation
• connecting you to a Connexion
• providing pastoral oversight
• ensuring you do not serve alone
New ministries thrive when they are guided, supported, and rooted in communion.
For Those Discerning a New Community or Ministry
You do not have to know everything before reaching out. Many who come to us begin with a mix of hope, curiosity, questions, or uncertainty.
You are welcome to start with a simple conversation.
If you’d like to talk with a leader, begin an informal inquiry by emailing ConvergentCatholics@outlook.com
We will listen.
We will walk with you.
And we will trust the Spirit to do what the Spirit always does — guide, reveal, comfort, and call.
If You’re Unsure Where You Fit