Humanity
Being made in this "image and likeness" gives every human being inherent dignity.
Who is God?
This is the literal meaning of the Latin root Vocare.
What is "To call"?
Out of the four terms—Meaning of Life, Vocation, Ministry, and Lifestyle—this one refers to the external circumstances of your life (where you live, your hobbies, etc.).
What is Lifestyle?
In the film, George Bailey’s "Meaning of Life" is shown through his impact on this town.
What is Bedford Falls?
Jesus’ command for "perfection" is not about being flawless, but rather about growing in this.
What is Holiness?
We first receive our primary vocation to be part of the Church during this Sacrament.
What is Baptism?
This term refers to the specific work or service you do to live out your vocation.
What is Ministry?
This character acts as a "messenger" to help George discern the true value of his vocation.
Who is Clarence (the angel)?
A human being is a union of these two aspects.
What is body and soul?
This is the "Meaning of Life" for every Christian, often referred to as the first and broadest level of vocation.
What is the Universal Call to Holiness?
This term refers to your calling and commitment to a specific way of life,
What is Vocation?
George’s "Lifestyle" consisted of staying in Bedford Falls and running the Building and Loan, even though he wanted to do this.
What is travel and build things/see the world?
This term refers to the universal call to be set apart for God; it is often misunderstood as "being boring" or "never sinning."
What is Holiness?
This level of vocation refers to your specific state in life, such as Marriage, Priesthood, or Religious Life.
What is Primary Vocation?
These are the three levels of vocation.
What are Universal (Holiness), Primary (State of Life), and Secondary (Ministry/Task)?
In the film, George Bailey’s "Meaning of Life" is shown to be this, despite his frustrations.
What is serving others/being a "man for others"?
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit (Christ is Alive) was written primarily with this overarching theme in mind.
What is God's love for young people and the call to live fully in Christ?
This level refers to the "immediate tasks" or the specific way you serve God right now (like being a student).
What is Secondary Vocation?
This is the Latin root word for "vocation."
What is Vocare?
Holiness is for...
Who is everyone?