Vocation: Not that again!

I know that this one seems long, but don't give up!

There is a point to my madness

-Mr. Reyes :o)

Well, he had to talk about it!

I can just hear the moans and the groans when I talk about vocations.

Now, some of you may not be called to preisthood or religious life, but that is only one aspect of vocation. Visit the websites below and read about these people and the vocations they have chosen.

http://www.consecratedvirgins.org

Click on the links to What is a consecrated virgin? and Who is a consecrated virgin? and read about this unique vocation in the Church.

http://www.laymissionhelpers.org/

Click on the links to Where we work and Meet Missionaries in the Field.

http://www.franciscanfriars.com/

Click on the link th e Apostolates and then click on Photo Gallery and watch 4) Slide Show "If Saint Francis Lived in New York" by Jaimal Yogis.

After this, read the explanation of the model of vocations below.

The Model

There are three levels of Vocation Ministry in the model that is used widely in the church today. Some of us are concerned with all three, others with one or two levels, depending upon our own ministry at the moment, lifestyle and interest.

General Vocation Ministry - fostering a sense of service to others and by our example providing models of adult Christian behaviour. This is based upon the understanding that there is a universal call to holiness by virtue of our Baptism and Confirmation and that our role in the world and the church cannot be replaced.

Particular Vocation Ministry - acknowledgment that we are all called to a particular style of loving as in marriage, religious life, single life or priesthood. Our task here and more especially the Catholic Vocations Centre, is to act as a resource, a clearing house for anyone looking at any of these particular expressions of response to the call of God. The Christian community in its entirety is responsible for the awakening, the discerning and the fostering of various vocations to the priesthood, the religious life and the active Christ-life for all age groups.

Specific Vocation Ministry - some individuals are called to very specific and unique expressions of consecrated and ordained life. It is normal for any congregation/diocese to make itself known and to encourage vocations to the specific group.

Assignment:

After reading the about the various types of vocations, where do the ones that you read about at the websites you visited fit? Explain how each one fits the category you chose for it.

Write this in 4-5 paragaphs. Anything less will not be accepted for a grade.

Whatever you do, do not close you minds to vocation. You may be called to serve the Lord in so many ways. Listen to him and answer the call.

PS: Don't forget to pray in silence! Let God talk to you...he is waiting for you.

Mr. R :o)