Catholic Theology and Vocations

Covenant

A solemn agreement between humans and God.

The fall

The disobedience of Adam and Eve which introduced sin into the world.

Communion of persons

The complete giving of self shown by the Trinity.

Original sin

Resulting from the personal sin of Adam and Eve.

Holiness

The state of being set apart for God and becoming a saint.

Saint

The holy one who leads a life in union with God and must be dead.

Vision

The contemplation of God in heaven and glory.

Canonization

Declaration from the church that a deceased member of the faithful is a model of Christian faithfulness and is now called a saint.

Magisterium

The official teaching authority of the Church.

Universal call to holiness

A calling rooted in baptism that all people share.

Disciple

A follower of Jesus.

Laity

All baptised faithful who are not in consecrated life or ordained.

Evangelize

To proclaim Christ and his gospel in word and deed.

Associations of lay people

Lay people who come together for a common purpose.

The law of self-giving

The call to complete self-donation or self-giving.

Evangelical counsel

The vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience for consecrated life.

Six ways a person is unique

Made in the image and likeness of God, rational beings, free will, unity of body and soul, willed by God, and being someone rather than something.

Why can humans be called persons?

Because God is a communion of persons, humans are made in the divine image, have a soul, and are the best of God's creation.

What are we created for?

To be in communion with God.

Who is called to be a saint?

Everyone.

What does it mean to be holy?

To live in communion with God and others.

Why is it inaccurate to say that a saint is the opposite of a sinner?

Saints are human; therefore, they're sinners.

What are the three primary vocations?

Marriage, priesthood, and consecrated life.

What do all three primary vocations have in common?

All three are focused on our relationship with Christ.

What is one unique element of each of the primary vocations?

Marriage: union of man and woman for procreation. Priesthood: deacons, priests, and bishops performing sacraments. Consecrated life: life in a religious community taking vows.

What is the purpose or goal of every vocation?

To love God.

How can Matrimony and Holy Orders contribute to personal salvation?

Through service to others.

St. Aloysius's ministry and calling

Did hospital work; knew he wanted to be a Jesuit at age 16.

St. Aloysius patron saint and death

Patron saint of youth; died from the plague.

Pope John Paul II's suggestions for a holy life

Pray, receive the Eucharist, receive penance through the primacy of grace, and listen to and proclaim the word of God.