The purpose of the Traveling Chalice is to encourage families and/or individuals to pray for and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Praying for vocations is the most powerful way to support vocations. A vocation is a call from the Holy Spirit, a gift from God that is nurtured in prayer. When we pray for vocations, we lift up to our Father those men and women whom He is calling to follow Him in a very special way.
The conscecrated Chalice is a tangible reminder of this special intention for the Church.
St. Olaf began using the prayer chalice in the early 2000's. We hope that those who bring the cup home will continue to pray daily for vocations.