Vocation
Define 'Vocation'
A vocation is a personal call from God to all members of the Church to use all of our gifts in service to Him and to one another
What is Discernment?
to discern is to perceive clearly; in a discernment process one seeks to know the right from the wrong, seeks to know what is good, seeks the truth.
The Nicene Creed can be used interchangeably in Mass with the _______________
The Apostles Creed
What is the third planet from the sun?
the earth
How many senses of Vocation are there?
Three:
Primary/First
Second
Third
Celibacy
We understand the Holy Spirit as the ________ person of God
Which two saints did we study to help us understand the call of God, and model how we should respond
St. Paul
St. Peter
What are the 4 Catholic vocations
Priesthood
Religious life
Marriage
Single life
Name one of the ways we could help discover our calling?
a. Prayer
b. Humility
c. Advice from friends and family
d. Expectations from others (coaches, teachers, friends)
e. Personal interests and passions
f. Overcoming obstacles (illness, suffering)
g. A trust in God
h. Responding to specific vocational vows such as: (obedience, poverty, chastity)
Wisdom, Understanding, Peity, Fortitude, Counsel, and Knowledge are all gifts of the Holy Spirit. Which one is missing?
Fear of the Lord
What factors could affect a person's ability to hear or heed the Lord's call?
*Hint- There are 5
Apathy
Negative associations with religion or religious institutions
The prevalence of atheism in contemporary society
The presence of various non-religious views
Daily distractions
What are Jesus' Three dreams for Humanity?
To create a loving community
To nurture and challenge people to grow in faith
Name of the two conditions that must be present for a Catholic Marriage to be considered valid?
1. Both parties must be free from internal and external pressures and thus free to give their consent.
2. Both parties must have knowledge of what the sacrament of marriage really means and have the willingness and capacity to fulfil the promises of marriage.
Besides the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, we also receive the __________ and the ___________ of the Holy Spirit
Fruits
Charisms
Discipleship is our response to what?
Our response to being called by God, given to us at Baptism
Vocation comes from the latin word Vocare which means ______
How many times should we receive the sacrament of marriage?
Marriage is a LIVING sacrament that the couple receives from each other Continuously throughout their lives!
As the leaders of the Church the Pope and the Bishops in Communion with him have
charism of infallibility
What are the Corporal Works of Mercy?
(Name 5)
•To feed the hungry
•To give drink to the thirsty
•To clothe the naked
•To visit the imprisoned
•To shelter the homeless
•To visit the sick
•To bury the dead