A religious vocation is a special gift and call from God that is received in faith and cultivated and discerned in prayer. The formation process allows young men and women to grow and mature in their response to God’s call. It is a special gift that God gives to whomsoever He deems fit. The Lord prepares, moves and helps those He calls, granting them the graces and talents needed in order to embrace the religious state and persevere in it.