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