St. Andrew Discernment Day

Young men in high school are invited to the upcoming St. Andrew Discernment Day on October 17th at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange.

The purpose of this gathering is to come together in prayer, learn about vocational discernment, enjoy activities and fellowship with other Catholic high schoolers, and learn about what the Vocations Office has to offer!

Below is a basic itinerary for the event:
• Check-in
• Midday prayer
• Icebreakers & games
• Snack break
• Talk on vocational discernment and the priesthood
• Small group discussions
• Mass
• Dinner
• Wrap-up and overview of upcoming events and opportunities

Attendees should arrive promptly at 11:45 AM for check in. The event will conclude at 6 PM. Parents are asked to promptly drop off and pick up their son(s). Parents are welcome to join for the overview of upcoming vocation events/opportunities at 5:30 PM. 

Advance registration is required. Parents must fill out the online registration form below by October 10th. 

 

St. Andrew Discernment Day Registration

Attendee Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
Additional Emergency Contact(Required)
Signature(Required)
I give permission for my child to participate in the St. Andrew Discernment Day at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, on October 17, 2026, (hereinafter referred to as “Event”). I understand my child’s participation in this Event may be physical and emotionally demanding and that there is a risk of injury. I understand that this activity will take place under the guidance and direction of priests, seminarians, employees, and/or volunteers of the Archdiocese of Newark. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release and forever discharge the Archdiocese of Newark their officers, directors, members and employees, and all sponsors, charities, and workers, employees, directors, officers and individuals volunteering or participating in this Event (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all demands, causes of action, lawsuits, agreements, obligations, covenants, defenses, costs, liabilities and judgments, whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, whether they be in contract or in tort, in law or in equity, which my child may have against the Released Parties arising from my child’s participation in the Event. I hereby waive all claims and demands against the Released Parties for any loss, damage, injury (including death), or claim of any kind, arising from, related to, or caused by my child’s participation in the Event, and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from all loss, liability, damages, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to same. As a parent, I understand that it is my responsibility to pick my child at the predetermined time. I also understand that if my child becomes ill or destructive, I will be contacted, and if I cannot be reached, the above “Emergency Contact” will be called to take my child home. I also understand that the program sponsor is not responsible for personal items that are lost, mislaid or stolen while participating in the Event.
Signature - Photo/Media Release
I understand that my child’s photograph, video or sound recording may be taken and that they may be used in publicity and marketing brochures and/or advertisements for the Event, St. Andrew Discernment Day, and/or for future events sponsored by the Office of Priestly Vocations. I understand that there are no rights granted to me to inspect or approve such photographs, videos or sound recordings prior to their publication or use. I grant the Office of Priestly Vocations and persons acting for or through them the right to take, use, reproduce, assign and/or distribute photographs, films, videos and sound recordings of my child for use in materials the Office of Priestly Vocations may create.
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Date

Oct 17 2026

Time

11:45 am - 6:00 pm

Location

Seton Hall Prep
120 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052