National Association of Vocation/Formation Directors (NAVFD)

The National Association of Vocation/Formation Directors supports religious communities and their leaders across Canada by providing professional development, networking, and resources for those who guide people considering vocations to religious life. Based in East York, the organization serves formation directors, vocations staff, and members of religious congregations who work to discern and nurture callings within Christian traditions. NAVFD convenes members through conferences, workshops, and collaborative projects that address contemporary challenges in religious formation, including mentoring emerging leaders, developing best practices for spiritual guidance, and fostering intergenerational dialogue within faith communities. The organization operates as a membership association that strengthens the capacity of religious communities to sustain their missions and welcome new members called to monastic, clerical, and apostolic life.