Vocations Test 1

Question 1

Be able to define vocation (we have covered 2 definitions, looking for both)

Answer 1

A calling to something

A call from god to a distinctive state of life, in which the person can reach holiness

Question 2

What is everyone’s primary vocation?

Answer 2

Holiness

Question 3

4 ways of attaining holiness

Answer 3

Use our strengths and talents as a gift from Christ
Follow Christ and become like him, seeking God’s will in all things, the glory of God and the good of our neighbor.
Use our personal gifts and fulfill our duties in the spirit of faith working through love
Receive all things with faith from the hand of God

Question 4

the 4 “life” vocations identified by the Church

Answer 4

Single
Married
Ordained (priest)
religious(sister or brother)

Question 5

discernment

Answer 5

From a latin word meaning “to separate or to distinguish between,” it is the practice of listening for God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices

Question 6

Requirements to do the discernment properly

Answer 6

Intentional
Time
Patient
Open

Question 7

Virtue

Answer 7

qualities that are considered to be good or desirable in a person

Question 8

Value

Answer 8

principles or standards that are considered as important or desirable

Question 9

Prudence

Answer 9

knowing the right thing

Question 10

Justice

Answer 10

good behavior and treating others

Question 11

Fortitude

Answer 11

courage

Question 12

temperance

Answer 12

self-control

Question 13

Define “motto”

Answer 13

A short sentence or phrase chosen as enca[sulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution