Religion Y10T1 Test 1 - Vocation

Vocation

The life-calling of each person, created by God, and details each aspect of their life, such as their job, their wealth, and their relationships

The 4 Lifestyles

• Single Lifestyle

• Married Lifestyle

• Consecrated Religious

• Priest

Single Lifestyle

A person who has discovered that their vocation has led them to lead a single life to love God, which they develop their relationship with through prayer and service. They share Jesus’ love to others in a variety of ways. They use this lifestyle to support their vocation, such as if it is to stressful to sustain a relationship as well as working

Married Lifestyle

A person who discovers their vocation is to go through the Sacrament of Marriage with another, to share a self and life giving relationship. They model and teach Christian values and faith to their children. They attempt to serve the wider and parish community when they can.

Consecrated Religious

A religious brother/sister, nun, or monk, who’s called and dedicated to sharing in the life and mission of their parish, and lives a vow of chastity, poverty, obedience, and possibly as a missionary. Can be commissioned to serve others, especially those in need. May serve through their gifts (e.g., teaching, media)

Priest

A man called by God to be a minister of the Church. They develop their relationship with God through prayer/service, and proclaims to, leads, and works to build up their Church Community. These people may devote their lives to a vow of chastity, celibacy, poverty, and obedience.

Spiritual Discernment

The process in which a believer of God tries to understand God’s will in a specific situation, and are called to utilise this in all moments of life. Involves living by Jesus’ values. To do this properly, one must always be self-aware, as well having an understanding of their biases

Salvation

God’s saving action on behalf of the human race. Involves the destruction of the power of the original sin, as well as the empowerment of people to overcome it. This was achieved through the coming of Jesus

Triduum

The Four days of the Easter Services, being:

• Holy Thursday (mass of the lord’s supper)

• Good Friday (celebration of lord’s passion)

• Holy Saturday (service of light)

• Easter Sunday (resurrection)

Why People Fail to Recognise their Vocation

• Self centeredness, where one does not see any purpose in helping others in a way that does not help themselves

• Low self-esteem, where people fail to appreciate their gifts, leading to them not pursuing careers with them

• Failure to value creation, society, and family, where people do not respect creation and see it to be exploited, or see it only to provide for themselves

• Focus on status and fame, where people only decide their future based on how it much money or status it brings to them

The mission of Priest, Prophet and King (Jesus’ mission)

Priest - To put others first always

Prophet - To speak out on behalf of those less fortunate

King - To show stewardship over all of God’s creation

God’s Saving Power

The power of God which enables people to overcome human failings, weaknesses and sinfulness, and is best seen from the Resurrection of Jesus

Primary Source

A source that is made during the specific time being studied. E.g., a car from the 1920's is this kind of source FOR the 1920s

Secondary Source

A source that is made to portray a specific time being studied, and was made afterward. E.g., a textbook about the 1920’s that was made in 2010

The Importance of Work and Rest

Work is important and is essential in order to get things done, as well as sometimes being necessary to maintain an active life. Rest is just as important, and was even done by God (on the 7th day). Rest helps renew energy and relieve stress, and is important to maintain a balanced life, which is why we are called to rest on the 7th day

Paid Employment

A large aspect of vocation in which one works for an income, and possibly to contribute to society or give themselves some self-worth. Fulfills vocation and is most fulfilling when it utilises personal gifts given by God, instead of other factors like being influenced by money

Unpaid Employment

A possibility that some people can pursue as a part of their vocation, that involves no payment and could be by volunteering for social work, supporting a friend or family member, or by engaging in activities as a retired person. The option chosen by a person is based on their gifts given by God

Spiritual Discernment in Vocation

An important action in order to further understand or discover what God wants from you in your life, and can involve seeking help from the Church for spiritual guidance. People considering any lifestyle are able to seek the Church, such as a spiritual director for priesthood, single life, and other religious occupations, or marriage preparation classes for a married lifestyle

A Christian who carried out Jesus’ Mission (priest, prophet, king)

Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Priest - When he gave away his own shoes to a son of a poor woman who came to his door at 4 years old, when he supported families off of his income

Prophet - When he joined the Italian People’s Party in order to further attempt to end injustice in society, when he influenced people to join him visiting slums and charities

King - When he traveled to the mountains over the weekend to appreciate God’s creation and pray to him, when he rescued a young demonstrator being threatened with a bayonet

Identify Origin of a Source (requirements)

• Primary/secondary source

• Author/creator

• Year of creation

• Format

Outline Purpose of Source (requirements)

• State how the author attempts to convey message (convince, argue, portray, justify, inform, etc.)

• Provide reason for source’s production

Argue for/against Source (requirements)

• Begin with position using language from question

• Develop argument using evidence from source

• Conclude by restating argument position

The most basic human heart question

“What is the meaning and purpose of my life?”

The 2 Conditions of Salvation

• Repentance - turning away from sin and toward God

• Belief in the Gospel

God-given Gifts

Gifts given by God that are received to allow you to pursue your vocation, and achieve everlasting happiness. E.g., someone called to be a nurse would be given people skills

Why Lent is a Special Time

As it gives Christians a time to reflect on their lives and their vocation, as well as who God calls them to be

God’s Creative Activity

The way that God sustains and perfects the universe. We can partake in this in several areas and ways, such as in the world through taking care of the world, in society and families by treating others with God’s love, and in individuals through people taking care of themselves. (Note: creative leans more into actual creation than being creative)