vocations. what is a vocation? calling from god, in this case, a specific christian lifestyle. ...
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Vocations
What is a Vocation?
Calling from God, in this case, a specific Christian lifestyle.
Single Married Religious/Ordained
#1) Single Life
Everyone starts life here, but when it becomes a permanent lifestyle, it might become a VOCATION.
Opportunities of Single Life
Freedom to make decisions. Solitude for creative pursuits, resting,
learning, praying Wider Friendships possibility for lots of
friends Professional Commitment and flexibility
with job/careers A less expensive lifestyle costs less in
some areas of life
Problems of Single Life
Egocentrism and not always as much opportunity for give-and-take relationships
Loneliness part of the human condition and can be experienced in any walk of life
No one special person possibly no companion in old age
Job Traps people expect you to be married to work
A more expensive lifestyle aren’t splitting common costs between two incomes
Freedom Solitude Wider Friendships Professional
commitment Less Expensive
Egocentrism Loneliness No special person Job traps
More Expensive
Vs.
Whether temporary or permanent….
…. Use singleness as an opportunity to learn more about yourself, establish a career, develop wider friendships, and explore life….
Don’t be afraid of yourself! It’s a fruitful time!
#2) Married Life
Committed to through a sacrament. You marry yourselves, the Church is
witness. Share love and life—AGAPE?! Make solemn vows.
Why Marry?
Share love and life Create new life—established to raise
children Strengthen Identities Bring out the Best Support Journey in Faith
Marriage is Forever
“The two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no on separate.” (Mark 10:8-9)
Divorce vs. Annulment Marriage Prep Gay Marriage
5 Key Points of Compatibility Politics
Religion Education Finances Children
Other variables?
class career/life goals cultural background family friends age medical conditions sense of humor emotional openness communication skills
Nuns
Deacon
#3) Religious Life
Holy orders vs. consecrated life
Community Life Prayer Service
Vows
Poverty Chastity
So that you can love all of humanity, respond to all needs