Welcome to Serra!
You are cordially invited to become a member of The Saint Serra Apostolate!
WHAT IS SERRA?
Serra clubs are known worldwide for their efforts to foster and affirm Catholic vocations to the ministerial priesthood and vowed religious life. Serrans value not only their work, but also the sense of community they receive from knowing that they are not alone in their prayerful support of the men and women who have dedicated their lives in ministry and service to our Church.
With more than 1,100 clubs in 46 countries, Serrans number over 20,000 members around the globe and form an organization known as Serra International. Each Serra club is part of a vast network of clubs, district, regions and national councils that comprise Serra International the “Lay Vocation Arm of the Catholic Church.”
However, Serrans are likely to be just next door. Here in Colorado, our nine clubs are organized by Deanery. The Boulder Serra Club of Colorado serves the 14 Boulder Deanery parishes and the Denver Redemptoris Mater Seminary. Members are drawn from the parishes the club serves. Most Serra Clubs meet locally and usually twice a month. In addition, each club schedules vocation awareness and affirmation activities throughout the year.
Serrans are lay Catholics, men and women of all ages and from all walks of life dedicated to promoting, affirming and praying for priestly and religious vocations. An integral part of the Serra Club Mission is to encourage vocations ministry activities in our parishes.
There are many benefits to becoming a Serran.
WHY JOIN SERRA?
Spiritual Growth:
Spiritual growth and enrichment through the deepening of your faith and increasing knowledge of the church’s teachings. Begin to appreciate the magnitude of the Holy Spirit working in the Body of the Catholic Church. Answer the Serra Call to Holiness. Receive the spiritual benefits and special blessings conferred upon Serrans in their pontifical work.
Education:
Learn about vocations and ways that you can support them. Attending club meetings provides many opportunities to build personal relationships with clergy, religious, seminarians and outstanding Catholic community leaders.
Service:
Association with priests, religious and Catholic men and women who are faith filled, dedicated and generous – all sharing the ideals of the church and Serra and working toward a common goal is a very rewarding experience.
HOW DO I BECOME A SERRAN?
Membership
• Download a Membership Application, complete it, then bring it to a club meeting!
• Annual Dues is $100 with initial dues submitted with your membership application. Thereafter, it is collected in January. Online payment is available.
• Download a New Member Checklist. It is helpful for new members to benefit from club communications, news and event participation.
What if I have more questions?
• Contact our VP Membership for answers to all of your Serra Membership questions:
– What are the requirements to become a Serran?
– Who is my Serra Sponsor?
– How to pay my dues?
– When is my induction ceremony?
– How can I arrange to carpool to meetings?
• Visit Events page for more information on meeting dates and times.
• Visit Contact page for a map and directions to our meeting location.
• Contact VP Membership for more information about the Induction Ceremony.
WHAT IS THE SERRAN ‘BIG PICTURE’?
Mike Downey, the Past President of Serra USA Council has prepared a brief video of information very helpful to New Members. Please enjoy the video with another Serran if possible, so you can have quick answers to any questions about becoming a member of our St Serra Apostolate – Boulder Deanery.
We are very happy you would like to be a Serran! Let us know how we can help you!