Announcing the Brand New "Vocatus Es Contest"

The Diocese of Rochester is trying (and I give them some credit for that) to recruit men to the priesthood through these posters you've seen here and in your parish atria and gathering spaces. However, most men aren't called through feel-good posters, but one-on-one interaction with priests. There is something so fraternal about the priesthood, something which gets forgotten or trivialized in these posters. Sure, the little boy at the altar looks cute enough. "Aww, he's soo wittle!" But that's not what rouses vocations awareness.

And so I'm challenging you all to design two posters:

#1 will be a serious poster, asking young men to answer the call to the diocesan priesthood.

#2 will be a comedic poster, embracing the fruits of your snarkiness. I will post ALL submissions, presuming they aren't inappropriate, and we will vote on them in due time. 

You can submit for one or both categories.

What do you get for all your hardwork? How about a brand new Cleansing Fire t-shirt! If you want, I'll even autograph it for you. Just promise you won't sell it on eBay. Yes, I'm just that awesome. Runners up will receive, in order of achievement, a Cleansing Fire medal for second place, and 10 Cleansing Fire prayer cards for third place.

So get to work! I want to see your Vocations Awareness Posters! Send your submissions in the Vocatus Es Contest to me at cleansingfire@live.com. Do it now, and maybe