Chapter 1 THE THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN VOCATION

Question 1

… a Call / Consecration /
Profession

Answer 1

VOCACION

Question 2

…Calling / Being Called

Answer 2

VOCATIONEM / VOCATIO /
VOCATUS

Question 3

…To Call

Answer 3

VOCARE

Question 4

…Voice, To speak

Answer 4

VOCIS / VOX

Question 5

is to sound off the
call on a person being called
to a particular calling or
profession.

Answer 5

Vocation

Question 6

WHAT CONTEXT

A vocation is an occupation to which a
person is especially drawn or for which they
are suited, trained, or qualified.

Answer 6

SECULAR CONTEXT

Question 7

People can be given information about a
new occupation through student
orientation.

Answer 7

SECULAR CONTEXT

Question 8

Though now often used in non-religious
contexts, the meanings of the term
originated in Christianity.

Answer 8

SECULAR CONTEXT

Question 9

The idea of vocation is central to the
Christian belief that God has created each
person with gifts and talents oriented
toward specific purposes and a way of life.

Answer 9

RELIGIOUS CONTEXT

Question 10

In the broadest sense, as stated in the
Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Love is
the fundamental and innate vocation of
every human being” (CCC 2392).

Answer 10

RELIGIOUS CONTEXT

Question 11

The term vocation, which comes from
the Latin________, meaning_______, has
had varied usage affected by
language, religious intent, and historical
context.

Answer 11

Latin vocare, meaning calling

Question 12

According to Christian theology,
everyone has a _________

Answer 12

vocation

Question 13

It takes believing in _______ and __________ to fulfill one’s vocation

Answer 13

freedom and purpose

Question 14

VOCATION STANDS AT THE OVERLAP OF
_____________ and _________

Answer 14

freedom and purpose

Question 15

THE SEVEN ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VOCATION
(7)

Answer 15

1. INVITATIONAL
2. PERSONAL
3. REVELATIONAL
4. BEAUTIFUL AND FULFILLING
5. SELF-GIVING
6. LOVE-MOTIVATED
7. FREE AND VOLUNTARY

Question 16

Vocation is a divine
action, a divine initiative

Answer 16

Invitational

Question 17

The initiative of God to VOCATION
call is addressed in
particular to a single
person.

Answer 17

2. PERSONAL

Question 18

Vocation expresses and
discloses who you are

Answer 18

Revelational

Question 19

Vocation is aimed at what is best
for us since God knows us best.

Answer 19

4. BEAUTIFUL AND FULFILLING

Question 20

Vocation is essentially a
generous act of giving our
whole self for God and for
others

Answer 20

5. SELF-GIVING

Question 21

Vocation is love serves.

Answer 21

6. LOVE-MOTIVATED

Question 22

God respects one’s freedom.

Answer 22

7. FREE AND VOLUNTARY

Question 23

2 INTERNAL ELEMENTS OF VOCATION

Answer 23

1. A GOOD INTENTION
   AND A FIRM WILL
2. QUALITIES AND
   CAPABILITIES

Question 24

To make use of the means
necessary to pursue that
intention.

Answer 24

A GOOD INTENTION
AND A FIRM WILL

Question 25

To live the way of life one
desires

Answer 25

QUALITIES AND
CAPABILITIES