BY: Kyle Hopp and Allie Roth

Vocation

Vocation - the universal call received in baptism to live a holy life that gives meaning and destiny; the specific choice of a stated in life, such as marriage, priesthood, consecrated or single life

• Your mind can be the most helpful thing for you if you use it right

• Don’t be set and stone at what you are going to do at this age

• You have to listen to what God wants you to do

Use Your Mind

• Should I marry? • Should I be a religious or a priest? • Should I break up with the person I’m dating? • Should I change my course of study in school?

Look at the Options

• Most people follow what the Catholic Church says and God’s Commandments

• Some people say they have heard God call them to do something

• Be open to what God has to say to you

What Does God Want

• Thinking about your vocation involves converting your life more deeply and fully to the Lord

• Turn away from sin and grow in the love of God

• If you don’t see yourself being more holy, maybe it’s God’s way of saying that’s not what he wants you to be doing

Will it Help Conversion of Heart

• Sometimes people don’t find their vocational call until they meet the people the want to spend their life with

• When you do decide what your vocation will be it will be tested over a period of time

• You should stay with a vocation consistently once you believe you it is the right vocation for you

Is it Consistent with the way God has dealt with me before?

• There are several ways to know that your course of action is confirmed• There may be a spiritual sign• If you think you may be wrong try another vocation and just listen to God

• Think about what lacks in the vocation• How important is it to you?• To help you figure it out write down good things and bad

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What Confirms the Wisdom of the Proposed Action

• Sometimes some people have a better understanding of what their vocation should be through spiritual signs

• A lot of times people are so convinced that what they want to do is right, and that spiritual sign confirms that for them.

Interpret Spiritual Signs

• Think if this is truly what you want to be doing

• Chose the best thing that fits you and you will be happy in life

What Does Your Heart Say?

• The most important thing about what you want to do in life is praying.

• Everyone needs to pray to let God into their life

• Choosing your vocation can be a very long process so just pray and be patient with it

Pray