Adopt-A-Seminarian
Formation is a spiritual battle – join us in the fight
Become a Priest
“Formation is a spiritual battle especially in times when the world seems to turn away from God, seminarians must be strong in prayer and perseverance.”
-St. John Paul II (Pastores DaboVobis)
The spiritual battle seminarians face is more intense than ever! Seminarians are discerning their vocation in a culture that promotes:
- Radical individualism
- Instant gratification
- Political and social polarization
- A loss of meaningful community
- Oversexualization
- A rejection of Christian values
- Growing skepticism towards faith
- A “shortcut” mentality
Those answering God’s call to the priesthood urgently need your prayer and steady support to stand strong in the face of today’s challenges.
Seminarian training is a collective effort. Formators, professors and fellow seminarians are all needed for the task. Yet, that is not enough… You are needed! You can play a vital role by adopting a seminarian.
Adopting a seminarian is not just about financial support. God is calling our 15 seminarians to a path marked by surrender, service, prayer, celibacy, and disciplined devotion. You will be strengthening them for the battle as you pray for your seminarian every single day! Join a seminarian on the path…
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They need your support now more than ever.
“Do you realize what an amazing and eternal impact your prayers and financial support can have on the thousands of souls that my brothers and I will minister to?”
– Fr. Michael Horianopoulos, CC
What does it mean to Adopt a Seminarian?
- Committing to praying daily for your seminarian
- A donation of $30 monthly or $360 annually that supports the formation of all CC seminarians
What will you receive?
- A prayer card of your seminarian
- A yearly update from the Director of Formation, Fr. Bernard Messier, CC
What does your gift support?
Academic Studies at SHMS
Academic studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary (SHMS) in Detroit. SHMS has a world-renowned faculty that teaches solid Catholic theology in a dynamic way, and in the spirit of the New Evangelization.
Room and Board at Visitation House
Visitation House is the Companions of the Cross residence in Detroit. The facility currently houses 12 seminarians, and 7 CC priests including the CC Formation team, SHMS Faculty Member, Vocations Director, and priests in local and national ministry.
Building and Supporting Strong CC Brotherhood
A foundational charism of the CC’s, community living supports and inspires our priests and seminarians, while attracting young men considering a call to the priesthood.
Special CC Summer Formation
This includes retreats and time spent at Assumption Farm, the CC House in Combermere ON.
Missions of Evangelization
This includes CC School of Evangelization, spiritual retreats, The Exult Tour, street evangelization, and acts of community service.
An Extended Parish Internship
A full 10 months in a CC parish where they receive mentorship, leadership development, and practical pastoral experience.
The CCs invest a significant amount of time and finances in the formation of each new priest. While the seminarians themselves do engage in personal fundraising among the peers, we rely heavily on the generous support of devoted Catholics like you to fund our annual seminarian formation program.
The fruit of this dynamic and wholistic formation program is priests who are leading our Church to be Explosively Alive!