Your vocation is a cherished call from God and one we are excited to help you discern.
The word vocation comes from a Latin word meaning “to call”.
A vocation can mean just our job or occupation, but when we are looking at it through eyes of faith, it is understood to be the call that God gives us through our baptism to grow to become like Jesus Christ – to share his life and love, to be holy and to offer our gifts and talents in the service of God and for the benefit of other people.
In the Catholic Church, there are four main states of life which a person can follow in responding to the invitation that God gives:
- that of a single person
- a married person
- a member of a religious congregation (sister, brother, priest)
- that of an ordained minister, that is a priest or deacon
Knowing my vocation
We get to know people by spending time with them. That’s true for God too. By making space for God in our lives and listening for God’s voice, it is possible to start a conversation with God.
Through prayer, the scriptures, the sacraments, the advice of significant people and the acts of service we perform for others, we can meet Jesus Christ. We can become conscious of God’s Holy Spirit moving in our lives and discern what is right for us in answering God’s call, even if we encounter challenges.
Reaching a sense of peace and joy usually is a sign of reassurance.
Who can help me?
To make a good decision, we need to open ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Gathering information and prayerfully considering the options with their positives and negatives can help narrow down the field, if the range of choices seems wide. We can also get help from peoplewho know us well, such as family and friends, as well as people already involved in our vocations of interest, spiritual directors and people from Vocation Brisbane.
Vocation Brisbane will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your vocation.