Vocatio: High School 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM until Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Concordia Seminary
801 Seminary Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63105
United States

Explore God’s calling and direction for your life! This annual visitation event held in the summer for high school students gives participants valuable information about formation for pastoral and diaconal ministry. During this week-long event, experience the Seminary through worship, thoughtful conversations, recreational activities and sessions with professors. You’ll learn about St. Louis, participate in a servant event and attend a Concordia University System college fair.

There is a $300 registration fee that includes your housing and meals.

Registration closes on May 15.

An asterisk (*) denotes a required field.

Personal Information

Registration Fee:

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Birthdate

Gender

Female

Male

**Hidden** Set Anticipated Enrollment Term to Fall

**Hidden** Set Seminary Program Area to Pastoral Formation for Males

**Hidden** Set Program of Interest to MDiv for Males

**Hidden** Set Seminary Program Area to Diaconal Studies for Females

**Hidden** Set Program of Interest to MA with Deaconess Certification for Females

Contact Information

Email Address

Mobile Number

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

What grade will you complete before the start of Vocatio?

Shirt Size

I'm a member of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Congregation

Yes

Home Congregation Name

Home Congregation Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Parent/Guardian Information

Please provide contact information for one parent/guardian.

Relationship

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Mobile Number

Parent/guardian's home address is the same as participant

Yes

Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Insurance and Health History

Family Physician Name

Family Physician Phone Number

Is the participant covered by family/medical/hospital insurance?

Yes

Carrier Name

Carrier Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Insurance Policy ID Number

Name of Insured

Relationship to Participant

Does participant have any allergies?

Yes

Please list participant food allergies or intolerances below:

Please list participant allergies below:

Does participant take prescription medication?

Yes

Please list participant medications, including dosage and prescription reason.

Has participant had any recent injury, illness or infectious disease?

Yes

Please explain

Does participant have a chronic or recurring illness/condition?

Yes

Please explain

Has participant ever been hospitalized?

Yes

Please explain

Has participant ever had surgery?

Yes

Please explain

Does participant experience frequent headaches?

Yes

Please explain

Does participant wear glasses, contacts or protective eyewear?

Yes

Please explain

Is there any additional information about participant's behavior or physical, emotional or mental health that Concordia Seminary personnel should be aware of?

Yes

Please explain

Parent/Guardian Authorization

Please complete this section alongside a parent/guardian.

This health history is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge, and the person herein described has permission to engage in all event activities.

I hereby give permission to the medical personnel selected by Concordia Seminary to order X-rays, routine tests, treatment; to release any records necessary for insurance purposes; and to provide or arrange necessary related transportation for my child. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by Concordia Seminary to secure and administer treatment, including hospitalization, for the person named above. This completed online form may be photocopied for trips off the Seminary campus.

By checking this box, I certify that I have read, understand and accept the terms of the health history for my child.

I agree

Vocatio Participant Conduct Agreement

We are delighted that your child will be a participant at Vocatio: High School here at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

This is intended to explain to you and your child the standard of conduct we require on our campus. By understanding expectations in advance, we anticipate a trouble-free, uplifting time for your child at this event. If there is a problem, you and your child know in advance how this will be handled.

1. Concordia Seminary forbids participants to be in possession of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or illegal substances no matter if they are or are not being used or consumed. Possession of any of these substances will result in a parent or guardian being called immediately and the student returning home immediately at the parent's or guardian’s expense.

2. Concordia Seminary has a zero-tolerance policy on visiting the opposite gender’s rooms. Males are not permitted in any female’s (participant or Seminary student) room. Females are not permitted in any male’s (participant or Seminary student) room. Participants violating this policy will have a parent or guardian called immediately and the student will return home immediately at the parent's or guardian’s expense.

3. Concordia Seminary does not permit participants to have inappropriate physical contact with another participant or student at Concordia Seminary. This includes kissing, touching beyond acceptable social contact (i.e., shaking hands, pat on the back, etc.). Participants violating this policy will have their parents or guardians called immediately. If the infraction is deemed serious and worthy of being sent home, the student will return home immediately at the parent's or guardian’s expense.

4. Lights out – Staying in Concordia Seminary's dormitories, having a roommate and anticipating a full schedule the next day, require participants to abide by the scheduled time for lights out.

We have read the Participant Conduct Agreement addressed to parents of Vocatio participants concerning participant conduct and have shared the conduct expectations contained here with my child (named above). I agree to comply with the consequences expressed here should my child’s conduct necessitate disciplinary action during the event (even if it means changing return travel plans at my expense).

By checking this box, I certify that I have read understand, and accept the terms of the Vocatio Participant Conduct Agreement.

I agree

Consent and Liability Waiver

I/We understand that Vocatio: High School, for which this Consent and Liability Waiver Form is being given could include, but is not limited to the following:

Students may be transported to various off-campus locations via charter bus, rented vans or personal vehicles of staff members to visit various St. Louis tourist sites, participating in Bible study and research sessions, participating in outdoor sports and activities, and participating in a servant event. Participants may also walk with chaperones or staff members to various local shops or restaurants within close proximity to campus.

I hereby consent to the participation of my child in event named above. I understand that I have a duty to provide primary accident and medical insurance for my child, and I declare that my child is covered by primary accident and medical insurance.

I RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE, CONCORDIA SEMINARY, THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD, THE GROUP LEADERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGES AND CAUSES OF ACTION EITHER AT LAW OR IN EQUITY THAT I MAY HAVE AS A RESULT OF MY CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN, ATTENDANCE AT, AND TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE EVENT. FURTHERMORE, I DO HEREBY EXPRESSLY STIPULATE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD FOREVER HARMLESS CONCORDIA SEMINARY, THE SYNOD, THE GROUP LEADERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES AGAINST LOSS FROM ANY AND ALL PRESENT OR FUTURE CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR ACTIONS IN LAW OR IN EQUITY THAT MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE OR BROUGHT BY MY CHILD, OR BY ANYONE ELSE ON THEIR OWN BEHALF FOR DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE REMEDY ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY, ILLNESS, PHYSICAL CONDITION, INCONVENIENCE OR LOSS SUSTAINED BY MY CHILD DURING THE EVENT OR TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE SAME.

By checking this box, I certify that I have read, understand and accept the terms of Vocatio's Consent and Liability Waiver.

I agree

Publicity Release

I give my permission to allow any pictures or videos taken during Vocatio: High School to be used for public relations by Concordia Seminary and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Consent and Liability Waiver and Publicity Release, understand the contents, and have signed the same as my own act and deed.

By checking this box, I certify that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of Vocatio's Publicity Release.

I agree

Roommate Information

If you would like to room with someone specific this year, please list their name. We will try our best to fulfill all rooming requests.

Participant Travel Plans

New this year: travel information will be collected in a separate form. That form will be provided in your confirmation email.

Optional -- Music Opportunity in Chapel

Do you sing or play an instrument? This year, Vocatio: High School participants will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in one of our daily chapel services. Rehearsals will take place during the week of Vocatio: High School.

If you select "Yes", our Chapel Music staff will reach out to you with more information.

I would like to sing in the Vocatio: High School choir.

Yes

I play an instrument and would like to be part of a ensemble at Vocatio: High School.

Yes