Fondation Jeunesse et Vocations

The foundation aims to promote the various vocations represented within the Roman Catholic Church in French-speaking Switzerland (in particular the priesthood, diaconate, lay services, and consecrated life) under the guidance of the Founders, who draw inspiration from the documents of the European Vocations Service (EVS) and the Holy See; to develop all activities related to the promotion of vocations by establishing useful collaborations with other pastoral instances in French-speaking Switzerland, particularly in the areas of youth pastoral care, family pastoral care, and catechetical pastoral care; to accompany specifically those who are questioning their vocation to the priesthood, religious life, or a commitment to serving the Church; to stimulate links between the different actors of youth pastoral care in French-speaking Switzerland; to support and promote youth activities in the Church that have a French-speaking dimension; to call, accompany, and train young people who are involved in these projects. To this end, it provides a legal, administrative, and financial framework for the instances responsible for vocational and youth pastoral care in French-speaking Switzerland and ensures that these instances fulfill their missions. The Foundation does not pursue any profit-making purpose.