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Go to the Archdiocese of New York Priesthood Vocations website.
Every person is called by God to do some work in the world. We grow in holiness by being attentive to His call, and by responding to it as best we can. The Catholic
Church teaches that Almighty God calls each baptized person to one of four vocations: marriage, single life, ordained ministry, or the consecrated life. Each
vocation has its own dignity and can be a pathway to holiness. At the same time, Christian tradition has always upheld the special dignity of consecrated celibacy.
In light of this, St. Raymond’s makes a special effort to promote vocations to the
Christian Brothers and to the diocesan priesthood. St. Raymond High School for Boys
is proud of its many graduates who have answered Christ’s call to serve the Church
as brothers, priests or deacons. The links presented on this page should assist
young people to discern Christ’s call.
Christian Brothers at brothersvocation.org
Diocesan Priesthood nypriest.com
Catholic Marriageforyourmarriage.org
Diaconatecatholicdeacon.org Single Lifevocation.com (search single)Christian
This program is designed to help a young man (ages 18-35) discern if Christ is
calling him to serve the Church as a Christian Brother. The program has three
components: retreats, spiritual mentoring, and summer ministry.
Junior and Senior Vocation Retreats
Juniors– Thursday, March 5, 2009 in the Brothers’ House. Pray and reflect about Christ’s call in your life in relation to the vocation of the Christian Brothers.
Seniors – Thursday, April 2 – Saturday, April 4 at the house of training for new Brothers in Philadelphia. Friday will be spent ministering at San Miguel Academy in nearby Camden, NJ. Seniors from numerous Lasallian schools on the East Coast are invited. If interested, see Brother Richard Galvin or Mr. Duncan.
For more information, please contact:Bro. Richard Galvin: rgalvin@straymondhighschool.org or Mr. Richard Duncan: rduncan@straymondhighschool.org Brother Peter Killeen, FSC (Pictured above right) Brothers of the Christian Schools bropete38@hotmail.com732-522-2058 (cell)
News 12 The Bronx’s Student of the Week.
Whether he’s in the classroom or on the baseball diamond, Luis Castillo doesn’t let up. He finds his motivation in being a role model for his younger brother.
“Everything I do, he tries to do,” says Castillo, News 12 The Bronx’s Student of the Week.
The St. Raymond’s High School junior maintains a 95 average and is a finalist for a select FBI internship this summer. His principal, Brother Daniel Gardner, says Castillo is just a good guy.
“If someone needs something, he’s the one to help,” says Gardner. Castillo also excels at baseball and track and field.
“With his academics, he’ll get into a great school,” said assistant baseball coach Marc Deluca. “I’m expecting we’ll hear in five or six years [that] he’s doing well for himself.” Castillo says he’s starting to look at colleges close to home like Fordham University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He also likes Connecticut and is looking there as well.