Goal: To explore and understand the various types of vocations in the Catholic Church in order to discern one’s own particular vocation.

Guideline: Understand what it means to be a baptized Catholic and discern one’s vocation in the mission of the Church, whether in single, religious or married life.

Discussion: Faith is God’s gift to us. Living that faith is an ever-unfolding journey that extends throughout life. Understanding one’s faith does not occur once and for all. As we traverse the stages of life, we have experiences that inform our faith. New situations and circumstances often demand new and different responses. For example: Challenges to one’s faith as a grade-schooler are different than a high schooler. Entering adulthood presents a whole set of life issues that call for faithful reflection and discernment, a practice that is ongoing.