Vocation

VOCATION… 1.Latin ‘VOCARE’ – ‘to call’ 2.It is a call from GOD…RESPOND… COMMIT… 3.A GIFT from God.

4. 2 necessary elements: : the ‘activity of God’ : the ‘ability of the individual to respond freely & responsibly’. Vocation in its widest sense - the realization of ‘where a person belongs’ 5.

(particular way of life)

3 States of Christian Life LAY Christian state of Life: for the sanctification of family and Society (Sacrament of Matrimony) •Single – blessedness 1.

•Married Life ORDAINED state of Life (Priesthood) - for the guidance of the people of God & distribution of the fruits of redemption to the faithful (Sacrament of Holy Order) 2.

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CONSECRATED/ RELIGIOUS Life:

for the public display of God’s bestowed holiness through public surrender of being, possessions, will (Religious VOWS) - Religious women: Sisters - Religious Men: Brothers

The Religious VOWS Vow of CHASTITY IN CELIBACY – surrender of BEING to God. Vow of POVERTY – surrender of POSSESSIONS. Vow of OBEDIENCE – surrender of WILL. 1.

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What is a

BROTHER? (La Mennais Brother) 1.BROTHER 2. RELIGIOUS 3. PROFESSIONAL 4. EDUCATORS 5. MISSIONARIES 6. Member of an INSTITUTE.