We are neighbors helping neighbors through life’s toughest moments.

As we help them, the Council is here to help you bring love, respect, hope, and tangible support to our communities.

Vincentian training opportunities are offered throughout the year. Some are required, most are optional, yet all are encouraged to help you deliver the mission confidently, faithfully, and prayerfully. Choose a topic based on your current role or interests. Explore a role you may want to do in the future. By investing time in Vincentian knowledge and spirituality, you’re not only enriching your own journey — you’re helping to make your Conference stronger, more informed, and more effective at bringing the face of Christ to others. Thank you.

Which training is right for you?

Essential for Everyone

Discover SVdP: Attend “Ozanam Orientation”

If you’ve just joined SVdP or have been serving for many years but never been, Ozanam Orientation is your chance to connect with our mission  and ignite your passion for service. Named after our founder in 1833, Frédéric Ozanam, this uplifting and interactive training will:

  • Introduce you to the Society’s mission, values, and spirituality
  • Enrich your spiritual life and sense of purpose
  • Equip you with practical skills to better serve neighbors in need
  • Connect you to prayerful resources and people who can help you make a difference

By investing time in this required training, you’re not only enriching your own journey—you’re helping make your Conference stronger, more informed, and more effective in its mission.

Ozanam Orientation is offered monthly at various locations around the state.
Register

 

Also Required

Questions? Contact vincentianservices@svdpgeorgia.org 

Presidents & VPs

Invitation to Lead: for Presidents & Vice Presidents

Next Offering: October 2026
Training by Request: Contact VincentianServices@svdpgeorgia.org

Are you serving — or considering serving — as a Conference President or Vice President? “Invitation to Lead” is designed just for you and required for any Presidents and Vice Presidents who’ve never attended before. Together, we’ll explore the key responsibilities of these roles — from guiding productive meetings and inspiring members to executing plans that strengthen your neighbors in need.

But this is more than just a “how-to” session — it’s an opportunity to grow as a servant leader in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul. You’ll learn how to:

  • Foster a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere for all members
  • Identify and develop the gifts and talents of your fellow Vincentians
  • Promote and strengthen Vincentian spirituality within your Conference
  • Lead with both compassion and competence
  • Share leadership and decision-making while inspiring action

Why It Matters
Strong, well-equipped leaders make for strong, effective Conferences. As a President or Vice President, your ability to serve, inspire, and guide others directly impacts the lives of neighbors in need. This training will give you practical tools, spiritual enrichment, and a network of fellow leaders to support your journey.

Step into your leadership role with confidence, deeper purpose, and a servant’s heart.

 

 

Recommended

Coming soon as hybrid, on-demand, and self-paced learning…

  • CMS: Conference Administrator
  • Catholic Social Teaching
  • Invitation to Serve: Existing Conferences
  • Grants & Fundraising

Questions about how to register, host, or bring training to your Conference? Contact vincentianservices@svdpgeorgia.org 

Treasurers

Invitation to Lead: for Treasurers

Next Offering: October 2026
Training by Request: Contact VincentianServices@svdpgeorgia.org 

Conference and District Treasurers are the stewards of the essential, direct aid we deliver to neighbors in need. Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned finance manager, this required training for Treasurers will help you:

  • Prepare accurate, timely monthly reports
  • Maintain organized, transparent financial records
  • Use CMS to track and manage Conference funds
  • Strengthen stewardship and accountability

Why It Matters
Sound financial management means swift resources for those we serve. This session will give you practical tools, confidence, and a network of fellow Treasurers who share your dedication. Your stewardship matters.

Your accuracy. Your stewardship. Our impact. Let’s make SVdP exceptional — together.

 

 

Recommended

Coming soon as hybrid, on-demand, and self-paced learning…

  • Grants & Fundraising
Secretaries

Invitation to Lead for Secretaries

Next Offering: October 2026
Training by Request: Contact VincentianServices@svdpgeorgia.org 

Secretaries are the record keepers, communicators, and organizational anchors of the Conference. “Invitation to Lead” is an annual convening of Secretaries or those who’ve never attended before. Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned Vincentian, this training will help you:

  • Hold productive Conference meetings
  • Take clear, accurate meeting minutes
  • Keep records organized and up to date
  • Store basic information in CMS and the National Member Portal
  • Enhance communication between your parish and Conference

Why It Matters
Keep our mission on track. Strong Secretaries build strong Conferences — and strong Conferences change lives. Attend “Invitation to Lead for Secretaries” to gain practical skills, offer ideas, and connect with fellow officers who share your dedication.

 

Recommended

Coming soon as hybrid, on-demand, and self-paced learning…

  • CMS: Intake & Case Management
  • CMS: Conference Administrator
Spiritual Advisors

Invitation to Lead for Spiritual Advisors

Next Offering: October 2026

Guide with Faith. Inspire with Love. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs dedicated Spiritual Advisors to help keep our mission rooted in the faith and vision of our founders. If you feel called to nurture the spiritual life of your fellow Vincentians or you’ve accepted the role of Spiritual Advisor, this training — “Invitation to Lead for Spiritual Advisors” — will equip you to serve with wisdom, compassion, and joy.

In this engaging session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Deepen members’ understanding of Catholic charity and its practical expression toward those in need
  • Foster prayer, reflection, and spiritual discussion within your
  • Conference or District
  • Encourage members to grow in their Vincentian spirituality
  • Keep our mission centered on Christ and the Gospel call to serve the poor

Why This Matters
Spiritual Advisors are more than teachers — they are companions on the faith journey, helping fellow Vincentians stay prayerful, compassionate, and mission-driven. Your guidance strengthens our community, keeps our service rooted in love of God, and inspires hope in those we serve.

By attending, you’ll gain practical insights, spiritual resources, and a supportive network of other Advisors committed to the same mission.

Your faith. Your witness. Your call to serve.
Step into the role of Spiritual Advisor with knowledge, confidence, and a heart for God’s people.

 

Recommended

Coming soon …

  • Invitation to Lead for Spiritual Directors
  • Invitation to Renewal (SVdP USA retreat)
  • Catholic Social Teaching
  • Ignatian Spirituality Project
Caseworkers

Bringing Dignity to Neighbors in Need

From the Society’s beginning, the central activity to our mission has been visiting struggling Neighbors in their homes — the Home Visit. We help a fellow Neighbor find stability and recover their dignity by listening and guiding them to discover how to help themselves. Vincentians offer humble advice and render assistance. Below are ways you can grow in this most-important role.

Contact your Conference leadership and ask to shadow 1-2 experienced Vincentians on Home Visits. This is the best way to learn how to bring Christ’s mercy to those in difficult situations.

Recommended

Also Recommended
Coming soon as hybrid, on-demand, and self-paced learning…

  • Connecting Neighbors with Resources
  • Eviction Prevention 101
  • Homelessness in the US
  • Immigration

Questions about how to register, host, or something else? Contact VincentianServices@svdpgeorgia.org 

Questions about CMS? Contact the CMS Knowledge Sharing Team.

Advanced CMS

Questions about CMS?

Coming soon as hybrid, on-demand, and self-paced learning…

  • CMS: Conference Administrators
  • CMS: Intake & Case Management
  • CMS: Treasury
Advocacy | Voice for the Poor

Called to Be Advocates for the Poor

Not as political lobbyists, but as friends, we help the Neighbors whom we have come to know be heard, or when needed to speak on their behalf. [Rule, Part I, 7.5]  By growing your experience as a Vincentian who meets Neighbors face to face AND by learning about the social constructs that make self-sufficiency difficult, we can foster new compassion for “the least among us.”

Recommended

Other Special Roles

Coming soon as hybrid, on-demand, and self-paced learning…

  • Food Pantry Management
  • Grants & Fundraising
  • New Member Recruitment
  • Thrift Store Volunteers

Library of Past Presentations

SVdP Georgia Town Hall Meetings

CMS Training Videos

2025 Spring to Life

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Explore training from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP USA).

Training includes videos and downloadable guides about topics for any Vincentian such as leadership, conflict resolution, working with Pastors, finance and legal matters, and more in live and recorded form. You’ll find time-tested practices gathered from Vincentian across the country.

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