Lumen Gentium
What is the Universal Call to Holiness?
We are all called to be holy as Jesus was holy.
What are the States of Life
Hierarchy (ordained), Laity, Religious/Consecrated
What is the difference between "Conversion" and "Second Conversion"
Conversion = the response of our heart, moved by grace, to the merciful love of God
Second Conversion – Christ’s call to conversion continues to resound in the lives of Christians; ongoing task for all
Vocation comes from the latin word _________ which means ______________
"vocare", "to call"
What is discernment?
Lumen Gentium says that the Church is "indefectibly holy" - what does indefectible mean?
long-lasting, flawless
What are the vocations for each state of life?
Hierarchy (ordained): Bishop, Priest, Deacon
Laity: Single, Married
Consecrated: Religious sister/brother
What is the first and fundamental place for conversion?
Baptism
God created us for __________
A relationship with him lived out through the life of the church
Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola
A saint who wrote the Spiritual Exercises and founded the Jesuits
Jesus is the divine _________ and ___________ of holiness.
Teacher and Model
Christ is the source of the Ordained State of Life. What is the character of their ministry?
Ecclesial (Sacramental, service, personal, college of bishops)
Jesus said that suffering unleashes ____________, and ___________ are the supreme testament to that __________
Love, martyrs, love
Our primary vocation is ___________
To love
True or False: Always make a big decision while in a state of desolation
False
Who wrote Lumen Gentium?
Pope Paul VI
What are the Evangelical Councils?
The vows professed by the Consecrated (chastity, poverty, and obedience)
Complete the following quote: "The _______ of the ___________ is the ____________ of the Church?"
blood, martyr, seed
Where does our vocation come from?
God
What is Spiritual Consolation, Spiritual Desolation, and the difference between the two?
Spiritual Consolation - we feel the presence of God and it brings about feelings of joy and peace
Spiritual Desolation - we do not feel the presence of God and it brings about feelings of fear and anxiety
Finish this sentence.. "Each must follow Christ according to his own personal ____________"
Gifts
What are the two roles of the laity?
What is the true measure of holiness?
What is the definition of Vocation?
Definition = powerful interaction between God & you, a call to partnership/active participation
What do Rules 12-14 say about how the evil spirit attacks the soul?
As a woman who is weak against vigor and strong of will, a licentious lover, and a chieftain commander