Religion Flashcards
Catholic understanding of vocation?
Vocation is the life calling of every person and is created in everyone by God
From whom does a person’s vocation come?
God
Where do a person’s gifts /talents come from?
God
What is the Catholic understanding of work?
Work is service and participation in God’s creative activity
What is meant by the single lifestyle?
Being single may simplify the results of a persons life circumstance
What role might a voluntary worker play to assist their vocation?
Voluntary organizations, young people not yet in first job, retirees, those unable to work
What are the types of vocations?
Marriage, Single Life, Priesthood, Religious Life
Personal understanding of vocation?
A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation
Discernment
the process of seeking to understand and accept God’s will for our lives
Evangelical Vows
promises of poverty, chastity and obedience
Religious Life
love and serve others, god and his church through prayer abd hidden sacrifuce
Marriage
Sacrament where a Christian man and Christian woman exchange vows to make a life-long commitment to each other. Primary purposes: unitive, procreate
Repentance
Turning away from sin and turning to God.
What might cause people to fail to recognise their vocation in life?
Lack of direction, low self esteem, failure to value creation
What should people do in order to recognise their calling in life?
Get support from spiritual director, “what are my talents?”, “What do I enjoy doing?”, “What are my strengths and weaknesses?”
In terms of the Christian vocation, what is the basic purpose of every person’s life?
To experience
What is salvation?
God’s saving action on behalf of the human race
In general, what causes people to experience hell?
a consequence of leading a life of sin and wrongdoing
Explain what heaven is.
union with God, individuals experience the fullness of joy and peace in the presence of the divine
“you must love one another; you must love one another as I have loved you.” (Jn 13:34b) summarise?
To share in the mission of Jesus
How do people share in the mission of Jesus as priest?
Put others first like Jesus did: spread teachings and beliefs
Why is participation in the Eucharist important?
Allows believers to partake in the body and blood of Christ
What is a prophet (Old Testament understanding)?
Called to proclaim the word or teaching of God
Prophet
person who is considered to be a messenger of God, sharing divine revelations, guidance, and teachings with others