Church's Holiness and Vocations

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'transcendence' as it relates to God?

  • God's primary concern with human ethical behavior.
  • God's existence beyond and independent of the created world. (correct)
  • God's limitation to the physical laws of the universe.
  • God's active involvement in every aspect of creation.

The term 'vocation' refers exclusively to a calling to the priesthood or religious life.

False (B)

Define 'Domestic Church' in your own words.

The Domestic Church is a name for the Christian family.

__________ is prayer on behalf of others.

<p>Intercession</p>
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What is the primary purpose of a sacramental?

<p>To act as a sacred sign that disposes us to grace through the prayers of the Church. (B)</p>
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The Annunciation refers to the event when Mary declined the angel Gabriel's request.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Briefly explain why the Church is considered holy.

<p>The Church is considered holy because its roots are in God, and it shares an intimate connection with Him.</p>
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The universal call to holiness applies to:

<p>All people, regardless of their state or calling. (D)</p>
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Match the vocation with its primary way of living out holiness:

<p>Ordained ministry = Preaching the gospel and providing pastoral governance. Consecrated life = Renouncing worldly pleasures for the sake of God’s kingdom. Married life = Teaching children the faith and living as a sign of God's love. Single life = Utilizing time for solitude, prayer, and service to others.</p>
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According to 'Holiness Demands Constant Renewal,' all people must acknowledge their ________ and accept Christ's call.

<p>sinfulness</p>
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a sacramental?

<p>The Eucharist (A)</p>
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According to the material, we only need to be open to God's call, and do not need to fear or welcome Jesus into our lives to imitate the actions of Mary at the Annunciation.

<p>False (B)</p>
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State the first step of discernment.

<p>Pray.</p>
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Which of the following is not a step of discernment?

<p>Ignore outside counsel (D)</p>
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According to Church teaching, the virgin birth of Jesus is irrelevant when considering holiness in God’s plan.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Why is Mary's perpetual virginity symbolic of the Church?

<p>Because the Church, like Mary, is wholly devoted to God. (B)</p>
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In a single sentence, what does Mary’s virginity teach us about holiness in God’s plan?

<p>Mary’s virginity is a sign of her faith</p>
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From virginal _____________, Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit. (Mary's Teachings)

<p>conception</p>
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According to the teachings of Mary’s perpetual virginity, who is Jesus’ father? (Mary's Teachings)

<p>One father who is in heaven (D)</p>
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State the second step of discernment

<p>Get to know yourself</p>
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State the third step of discernment

<p>Collect information about your choices</p>
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State the fourth step of discernment

<p>Confirm/make your choice</p>
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State the fifth step of discernment

<p>Trust in God</p>
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What is Mary's perpetual virginity a symbolic of? (Mary's Teachings)

<p>The Church (A)</p>
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The birth of Jesus signifies what for Humanity (Mary's Teachings)

<p>A new birth</p>
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Flashcards

Transcendence (of God)

A trait of God referring to Him being infinitely beyond and independent of creation; pure spirit without gender.

Vocation

The calling or destiny we have in this life and the afterlife.

Domestic Church

A name for the Christian family, recognizing it as a mini-church where faith is taught.

Intercession

A prayer of petition for the sake of others, often involving asking saints to advocate for us.

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Sacramental

A sacred sign (object, place, or action) resembling the sacraments that obtains spiritual effects through the Church's prayers.

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Annunciation

The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would be the Mother of Jesus, the Savior.

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Why is the Church Holy?

The Church has a deep connection with God himself.

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Universal call to holiness

Everyone is called to holiness.

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Ordained ministry vocation

To preach the gospel, celebrate divine worship and provide pastoral governance.

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Consecrated Life Vocation

People who renounce worldly pleasures for the sake of God’s kingdom.

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Married Life Vocation

Growing the domestic church by teaching their children the ways of the faith and being God to the spouse.

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Single Life Vocation

Allowing greater time for silence, solitude, helping others, and prayer.

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Acknowledge your sinfulness

Acknowledge sinfulness and accept Christ’s call to continue to move towards God.

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Examples of sacramentals

Religious medals, Holy water, crosses.

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Imitate Mary at the Annunciation

To be open to God’s call, to not be afraid and to be welcoming of Jesus into our lives.

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Pray (Discernment)

Talk and listen to God (Pray)

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Get to know yourself (Discernment)

Ask God for help to know yourself in a deeper way (Get to know yourself)

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Collect information about your choices (Discernment)

Gather information about possible paths in life

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Confirm/make your choices (Discernment)

Confirm/make your choices

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Trust in God (Discernment)

Trust in God.

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Study Notes

  • Transcendence is a divine attribute describing God's infinite existence beyond and independence from creation, without gender, as pure spirit.
  • Vocation refers to the calling or destiny in this life and the afterlife.
  • Domestic Church signifies the Christian family, emphasizing faith education at home by parents.
  • Intercession is petitionary prayer on behalf of others, involving requests to Saints.
  • A sacramental is a sacred sign, such as an object, place, or action, that resembles sacraments and conveys spiritual effects through Church prayers.
  • The Annunciation is when Angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary she would be the Mother of the Savior, conceiving Jesus by the Holy Spirit's power upon her consent.

The Church's Holiness

  • The Church's holiness comes from God and its intimate connection to Him.

Universal Call to Holiness

  • Everyone is called to pursue holiness, living a life of love and service to reflect God.

Four Vocations to Holiness

  • Ordained ministry involves preaching the gospel, leading worship, and pastoral governance.
  • Consecrated life entails renouncing worldly pleasures for God's kingdom.
  • Married life focuses on nurturing the domestic church by teaching children the faith and embodying God's love for one's spouse.
  • Single life allows more time for prayer, solitude, helping others, and reflection.

Constant Renewal

  • All individuals must acknowledge their sinfulness and accept Christ’s invitation to continually move closer to God.

Examples of Sacramentals

  • Examples include religious and Miraculous Medals, holy water, and crosses.

Imitating Mary

  • We imitate Mary by being open to God’s call, unafraid, and welcoming Jesus into our lives.

Five Steps of Discernment

  • Pray: Engage in conversation with God, both speaking and listening.
  • Self-knowledge: Seek God’s help to understand yourself deeply.
  • Gather information: Research available options.
  • Confirm/choose: Make decisions.
  • Trust God: Have faith in God's plan.

Five Teachings of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity

  • Jesus has one Father, who is in heaven.
  • Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit, from virginal conception.
  • Jesus’ birth signifies a new birth for humanity.
  • Mary’s virginity is a sign of her faith.
  • Mary’s perpetual virginity symbolizes the Church.

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