Vows
Memorization Questions
Words to know
100

Poverty

What is to give up earthly possessions

100

Is the priesthood a great dignity?

What is Yes, priesthood is a great dignity

100

clergy

what is a group of clerics, or ordained ministers

200

Obedience

What is to give up personal reference

200

How may one enter holy orders?

What is A calling by God

200

celibacy

What is a state of life of those who have chosen to remain unmarried.

300

Chastity

What is someone who consecrates himself more completely to God, surrendering the good of marriage

300

What is a religious life?

What is a gift to God through public profession of the evangelical counsels.

300

Evangelical Counsels

What are the teachings of the new law proposed by Jesus to his disciples

400

What is a vow?

What is a free, deliberate, promise made to God

400

What are the evangelical counsels?

What are vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

400

Contemplative

Who are those who lead a cloistered life separate from the world to pray for the world