Vocations Introduction

An eleventh century philosopher and theologian; abbot of Bec

• Josemaria Escriva

• Francis de Sales

• Anselm

• Thomas a Kempis

My conscience allows me to reflect on what I know and experience and to use my mind toward creative ends.

• True

• False

There is a purpose behind the Commandments and God's moral law.

• True

• False

Which is not from God?

• the power of reason

• a conscience

• His image and likeness

• License to do as we choose

• The ability to say No to God and His plans for us.

A synonym for holiness is

• Perfection

• Sanctity

• Freedom

• Conscience

The particular plan or calling that God has for each individual in this life and in the next is

• He has no plan - whatever we wish it to be.

• Vocation

• Discernment

• Career

According to St. Anselm, faith seeks ____.

• holiness

• assurance

• understanding

• confirmation

One difference between animals and people is that the former have only a limited say in achieving their purpose.

• True

• False

The true measure of a successful life is

• Pride in what we have accomplished

• Love of friends and family

• Happiness in this life and eternal happiness in the next

• No problems in this life and plenty of financial success.

The theological virtue by which a person believes in all that God has said and believed and that the Church proposes for belief is

• Faith

• Hope

• Charity

• Justice