Vocation
Every year, about 250 young men join the Society of Jesus worldwide. Their ages range from 18 years old till far in their late thirties. About 2500 others (named scholastics) are in formation within the Society.
The Society of Jesus is a priestly order. Most scholastics prepare themselves to become a priest. However, some of them feel called to participate as brothers to the mission of the Society without being ordained to the priesthood.
Signs of a possible Vocation to religious Life or the priesthood:
- You want to give more meaning to your life.
- A strong desire to find God.
- The question whether or not to become a Jesuit keeps coming back.
- Being attracted to the Jesuit way of life and work.
- Finding peace and joy in praying with the Spiritual Exercises.
- A desire to be part of a project that is bigger than your own person.
- Ready and capable to complete a long-term education.
- Aged between the ages of 18 and 35.
Are you interested?
Contact in Flanders: Father Walter Ceyssens SJ in Louvain, walter.ceyssens@jesuits.net
Contact in The Netherlands: Father Jan Stuyt SJ in Amsterdam: rector@krijtberg.nl
