WASHINGTON (December 6, 2004) — The U.S. celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life will be held Sunday, Feb. 6, across the nation.

The Vatican-sponsored event is marked on Feb. 2 in Rome. Pope John Paul II instituted this annual event in 1997.

Kits to assist parishes and dioceses in commemorating this event are available for purchase from the National Coalition for Church Vocations (NCCV) in Chicago.

The kit includes a Liturgy Planning Guide, Music Suggestions, Homily Guide, General Intercessions, Prayer Service, Prayer Card Master, Bulletin Announcements, Clip Art, Poster and Suggested Resources & Activities.
Kits are available in English and Spanish for $14.00 each, plus shipping/handling. Quantities of WDCL kits are available for purchase at discounted prices.

The WDCL Kit includes duplication rights for a single parish or school only. Kits may not be duplicated for quantity distribution by a diocese, religious congregation, or other organization without the purchase of a bulk distribution permit from NCCV.

Contact NCCV ((773) 955-5453 / "www.nccv-vocations.org) to obtain a Bulk Distribution Permit Number for your needs. All Kits are copyrighted by NCCV.

For more information contact:

NCCV
5420 S. Cornell Ave., #105
Chicago, IL 60615
(800) 671-6228 / (773) 955-5453
nccv400@aol.com
"www.nccv-vocations.org
FAX: (773) 363-5530

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