 Serra International is an organization of Catholic laypersons of all ages from all walks of life who share a deep faith and want to incorporate the teachings of Christ into their daily lives. Serran's special work is to foster vocations to the priesthood and the religious life:
- by offering affirmation to those who already serve the Church; and
- by encouraging new Church Vocations through prayer, education, and collaboration with their bishops and Church Vocations Offices.
As the men and women of Serra work together, a distinct fellowship develops. Each club strives to become a "university of Christian principales" that helps members respond to Pope John Paul's challenge to them to "prove it is possible to live the Sermon on the Mount with all the radicalism it entails."
Serra International has 560 Serra Clubs with approximately 19,000 members in 31 countries. In 1935, the founding Serrans, a small group of laymen in Seattle, Washington, chose as their patron Blessed Junipero Serra, the 18th century Franciscan missionary who established missions in California and Mexico.
The contact person and President for Serra of Baltimore is Joseph Reynolds. Fr. Gerard C. Francik serves as Chaplain. |
