Vocations
This is the universal call from God to live a life of holiness
What is a vocation?
The Greek term refers to the sacrificial and unconditional love exemplified by God
What is agape?
Feeding the hungry and visiting the sick are examples of these works of mercy
What are corporal works of mercy?
In Catholic marriage, the vows must be free, total, faithful, and this
What is fruitful?
A man is ordained as a deacon, priest, or bishop through this sacrament
What is Holy Orders?
The three specific vocational paths include Holy Orders, marriage, and this state of life
What is religious life?
This type of love is affectionate, often shared among family members
What is storge?
"Counseling the doubtful" and "admonishing the sinner" are part of this category of works of mercy
What are spiritual works of mercy?
This marriage preparation program is often required before a Catholic wedding
What is Pre-Cana?
The symbol of the bishop's role as a shepherd of his diocese is this staff
What is a crozier?
These individuals live celibately, profess vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and serve their communities through charisms like teaching or healthcare
Who are religious sisters or brothers?
The phrase "to will the good of another" best defines this fundamental concept
What is love?
Mother Teresa established this community of sisters in 1950 to serve the poor
Whats are the Missionaries of Charity?
A marriage between a baptized Catholic and a baptized non-catholic is called this
What is a mixed marriage?
The Pope selects bishops through this process, which includes input from local clergy and bishops
What is apostolic succession?
This is a way that individuals discern if religious life is the right calling for them by spending time away from their usual lives. Usually, during the weekend.
What is a retreat?
According to the Catechism (1766), passions are good or evil depending on this
What is the goodness or evil of love?
The corporal work of mercy related to providing shelter
What is sheltering the homeless?
This visible sign of the Sacrament of Marriage is the couple doing this during this rite
What is exchanging vows?
A permanent deacon can be married under this condition
What is being married before ordination?
The name for a woman who devotes herself to Christ as a spouse without joining a religious order
What is a consecrated virgin?
This saint described love as the fulfillment of all works, the goal toward which we run
Who is St. Augustine?
This saint, known as the "secretary of God's mercy", received visions of Jesus to spread the Divine Mercy devotion
What is St. Faustina?
This term refers to the sacred, unbreakable agreement that marriage represents in the Church
What is a covenant?
The name of the oil used to anoint a priest's hands during ordination
What is Sacred Chrism?