Ch. 17: God Calls Us to Be Holy

A ________ is a call to a special way of life.

• convocation

• vocation

• vacation

• conversation

Answer explanation

A vocation is a call to a special way of life. God has a plan for each of us, and the call of our vocation is part of that plan.

We are called to become

• members of a family.

• ordained.

• married.

• holy.

Answer explanation

The greatest goal of our lives as Christians is to reach holiness. Holiness is sharing God's life by becoming like God.

A ___ is a public promise made to God.

• vow.

• bow.

• law.

• van.

Answer explanation

Vows are public promises made to God. The Religious offer their love to God by faithfully living their vows.

Some are called to take vows to live in a certain way. They pray regularly and are part of communities. What are they called?

• converts

• religious

• hermits

• apostles

Answer explanation

People who live the religious vocation make vows to serve God in the way they live. They pray regularly and often live together in communities.

Unmarried people have not found a vocation until they must get married, join a religious order, or join the priesthood.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Some people are not called to get married or join a religious community. They live the single vocation and serve God in other ways.

Who are called to be holy?

• single and married adults

• Religious brothers and sisters

• priests, deacons, and bishops

• all people

Answer explanation

God calls all people to be holy. He has a plan for each of us. Our vocation is part of his plan for us.

The Religious serve through prayer and love of God. They work in their communities and do not leave.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Religious are part of communities in which they pray and serve God. They also serve by working in many different ministries.

To be holy is to be _____.

• like Jesus

• a saint

• filled with the Holy Spirit

• all of the above

Answer explanation

To be holy is to be like Jesus. It is to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to be a saint. It is to have perfect love for God and all people.

Making vows is one way to discover the vocation God has for us.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Vows are public promises to God. We can discover our vocations by praying, talking to people about their vocations, and listening for God's call.

The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders help people with demanding vocations. These sacraments are called the ______

• Sacraments of Living.

• Sacraments of Holiness.

• Sacraments of Vocation.

• Sacraments at the Service of Communion.

Answer explanation

Through our vocations we are able to serve others. The Sacraments at Service of Communion help those in two demanding vocations serve Jesus.