Theology of Vocation Flashcards
What is the meaning of vocation?
“a calling to a state of life”
What is vocare?
“to summon, to call someone over” best: to invite
Vocare may also mean?
to name
In Old Testament, Humans are called upon to
creatures, co-creators, and partners in the covenant
In Old Testament, what was the first tasked assigned to humans?
name animals
What activity of man is symbolic of humankind’s primary vocation?
naming
Type of verbal agreement which functioned like today’s written contract
Covenant
What is the foundation of the covenant?
God’s call
The tale of humankind’s fidelity and infidelity to this calling?
Most of the Old Testament
(Old Testament) Who reminds the people to go back to their original vocation?
Prophets
In the New Testament, what is the meaning of the Greek word Kalein?
to call, to name, to invite
What is Verbum Incarnatum?
The word incarnate who is Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is often referred to as? What is its meaning?
Kalon, the one who invites a response
What do you call someone who accepted the call of Christ?
kalloumenoi
What do you call the Church or the assembly of those who have been called?
Ekklesia
What is to take on the mission of Christ himself or calling?
Kleisis
Through what we get to be assimilated into the life of Christ?
Baptism
What is our baptismal committment?
To proclaim the Good News to all creation
True or False: A good theology is changing not static, it can grow
True
What is Broad Sense?
Call to life, friendship with God, to integral human development
What is the Strict Sense?
Call to missionary service with others, call to love, work and abilities for society and common good
What are 4 types of vocations
- Marriage and family
- Being single
- Special Consecration
- Work
