What is a Vocation?
The 4 Main Vocations
Vocabulary
Marriage and Family Life
The Call to Service
100

This word, meaning "to call," is the Latin root of the term "vocation."

What is vocare?

100

This vocation involves bishops, priests, and deacons.


What is ordained ministry?


100

The distinctive clothing worn by members of some religious orders.

What is a habit?

100

How do married couples commit themselves to one another?

What is by taking vows in the Sacrament of Marriage?

100

Which vocation emphasizes dedicating time to serve others while remaining unmarried?

What is committed single life?

200

A vocation is God’s invitation to do this in a particular state of life.

What is love and serve Him and His Church?

200

This vocation embraces poverty, chastity, and obedience as a way of life.


What is consecrated life?

200

A sacred promise made publicly with Church approval.

What is a vow?

200

What type of love is shared between spouses in marriage? 

What is self-giving, love-giving, and life-giving love?

200

How do religious brothers and sisters live out their call to poverty?

What is by giving up personal possessions to share in the community's mission?

300

Name the four main vocations in the Catholic Church.

What are ordained ministry, consecrated life, marriage, and committed single life?

300

Husbands and wives are the first teachers of their children in this vocation.

What is marriage?

300

The ceremony where a man becomes a deacon, priest, or bishop.

What is ordination?

300

What role do married couples play in teaching their children?

What is being the first teachers of Christian faith and values?

300

What distinguishes a deacon from a priest?

What is that a deacon cannot perform all the functions of a priest?

400

True or False: A vocation is limited to religious roles like priests and nuns.

What is false?

400

A person in this vocation believes remaining unmarried is their true calling.

What is committed single life?

400

The virtue that enables individuals to integrate their sexuality appropriately into their lives.

What is chastity?

400

How can married people serve their parish community?

What is through various ministries and volunteer roles?

400

Name the two sacraments of vocation?

What are Marriage and Holy Orders?

500

This sacrament initiates all people into their  call to holiness.

What is baptism?

500

Name one setting where a priest may serve outside a parish.

What are universities, hospitals, prisons, or the armed forces?

500

This term refers to all baptized members of the Church who are not clergy or in religious life.

What is laity?

500

What does it mean for marriage to help spouses grow to "Christian maturity"?

What is helping each other grow in faith and love as disciples of Christ?

500

Why is service an essential part of every vocation?

What is because it reflects Christ's love and mission in the world?

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