Catholic Kermit

Opening prayer song reflection, (live crowd) “Amazing Grace” by Paul Oakley

[Book QUIZ] on Chapter 1 (Faith)

St Teresa of Avila – (16^th century mystic Carmelite religious sister, feast Oct 15) as a teen she lost interest in her faith, instead falling in love with boys & chivalry, mother died as a teen, placed in monastery, love of God rekindled, suffered repeated serious illnesses, struggled with prayer, experienced mystical visions of Christ, raptures (joyful unions with God), taught on prayer, “doctor of the Church” (influential writings).

VOCATION = “a call” by God to holiness

”Primary” Vocation … “to be a beloved child to our heavenly Father”

“State of Life” Vocation …

• —Single, Consecrated Single
• —Married (husband/father, wife/mother)
• —Religious sister or brother
• —Priesthood (clergy)

“Service” Vocation … career, ministry, etc.