The Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes invites young people to consider the priesthood and religious life, and encourages parents to create an atmosphere in the home that is supportive of vocations.
Every Catholic has a vocation. In fact, as a member of the Church, every Catholic participates in the reality of “vocation” in three distinct but related senses.
First, there is the common Christian vocation that comes in Baptism. Our fundamental vocation, or call, is to be holy – to become saints! This can be expressed in various ways, but in general terms it means loving and serving God and neighbor and helping to carry on the mission of the Church.
Vocation also refers to a “state in life” or a way of being Christian – priesthood, consecrated life, marriage, and dedicated single life. States in life are the special, lifelong settings in which people live the baptismal vocation and their call to holiness.
Finally, there is personal vocation. The personal vocation of each one of us takes shape in the unique combination of talents, personal characteristics, relationships and life circumstances – including both our common Christian vocation and our state in life – that point to the special role God wants us to play in his redemptive plan.
Contact Fr. John Jasica for more information at 519-352-9483 ext 222 or jjasica@dol.ca.