Lesson 5: State in Life Vocation SWBAT define state in life vocation and explain that the 3 branches symbolize the 3 State in Life Vocations. Materials State in Life Vocation Definition sheet, posted in classroom; student copies of Warm-up/Closure, Examples of Vocation Activity Minibiographies and Blank sheets; student pairs of scissors; paste; Teacher Examples of Vocations; Teacher Answer Key Warm-up Students complete the front of the Warm-up sheets. ~5 minutes Sequence 1 ~25-28 minutes Discuss Warm-up sheets. Elicit that the State in Life Vocation part of the tree has three branches coming from it, and that it comes after the Baptismal Vocation (if going up). Yes, the State in Life Vocation part of the tree comes right out of the trunk where the Baptismal Vocation is. God calls everyone to Baptism that is our first lifelong vocation. And then he calls each of us to another lifelong vocation to a state in life vocation. There are 3 different branches for the 3 different state in life vocations. These branches are symbols of the 3 state in life vocations. Our state in life vocations helps us to develop a special friendship, or relationship, with God, to feel His love for us and show our love for him. All state in life vocations have a special mission different from the others. Hand out activity materials. Now we will read a little about someone s life and decide which category that person goes in: We will decide if these people developed their relationship with God by [read column headings from the handout.] Give 2 class examples provided in the Teacher Examples of Vocations, or come up with other local examples. Have students complete the activity. Correct aloud. Elicit from students the particular calls within each state in life vocation (such as priest, deacon, bishop), and that Ordained is only men. Elicit that all are baptized. Then have students cross out People who in each column heading and write in the headings provided on the Teacher Answer Key. Closure Students copy definition onto the back of their Warm-up Sheet. Discuss the definition. ~7-10 minutes 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com
State in Life Vocation The particular way that God calls people to develop a relationship with him to follow him for their whole life, as: Ordained Laity Consecrated 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5 Definition
State in Life Vocation We are prepared for our State in Life Vocation by our Baptism into the Church our Baptismal Vocation. All State in Life Vocations build up the Body of Christ, which is the Church. 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5 Definition
Name Date Period 1. Look at the part of The Vocation Tree around the State in Life Vocation sign. Find 4 or more details. List them here: 2. Try to remember from yesterday: What is a vocation? Name Date Period 1. Look at the part of The Vocation Tree around the State in Life Vocation sign. Find 4 or more details. List them here: 2. Try to remember from yesterday: What is a vocation? 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5, Warm-up and Sequence 1
Examples for the class: Monsignor Jerome V. McEachin Known as Fr. Mac, this priest used his sense of humor and resolve to build a thriving parish church and school in East Lansing, Michigan in the mid- and late-1900s, and to build strong ties throughout the Diocese of Lansing as superintendent of schools and chaplain to the Michigan State University football team for many years. = Ordained Sister Edith Mary - A sister in the order of Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, who keeps her vow of poverty while practicing as a medical doctor. She uses her medical expertise to help whomever God calls her to, from the people of Lansing, Michigan, to the people of Haiti after the devastating earthquake of 2010. [For classes of older students: She not only ministers to the sick and injured, but acts as a witness for the sanctity of life to her fellow medical professionals, not participating in abortions, not prescribing birth control, and not participating in euthanasia.] = Consecrated 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5, Sequence 2a
Name Date Period Cut on the lines. Read the mini-biography written in each box. Decide which of the three main categories of State in Life Vocation the person belongs to. Glue the box in the correct column on the other sheet of paper. St. Zita - A servant who remained unmarried, dedicating herself to serving and obeying her masters, the Fatinellis, as a way of growing closer to God and helping them grow closer to God. Blessed Pope John Paul the Great - As Bishop of Rome, he was the head of the Church, known for helping bring religious freedom back to eastern Europe when he helped end Communism. Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla - A wife, mother, doctor. As her third child was being born, she had to choose between herself or her baby living. She chose to die so her baby could live, giving her life for her baby. St. Martin de Porres - A brother in the Dominican Order in Lima, Peru. He is known for helping all people who needed his help, not just one group of people. Joseph Cardijn - A priest in the parish of Brussels, Belgium, he dedicated himself especially to helping working people receive fair treatment from their bosses. Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi - A husband and wife who worked hard and dedicated themselves to helping each other and their children grow closer to God. St. Gerard Brogne - A monk who spent much of his life moving from monastery to monastery in France, helping each monk in the places he visited to follow his example and dedicate himself to Jesus. St. Vincent of Saragossa - A deacon who dedicated his life to serving the Diocese of Saragossa, especially by preaching for the bishop who had a speech impediment. St. Sharbel Makhlouf - A hermit and monk from Lebanon, this holy man spent many years living alone, praying for the whole world and dedicating himself to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - A nun who dedicated herself completely to Christ, especially to his Sacred Heart. Jesus appeared to her many times and spoke with her. St. Casimir of Poland - A prince who used his wealth to help the poor in his kingdom, dedicating himself them. He remained unmarried. St. John Vianney - A priest who is known for spending hours and hours listening to the Confessions of thousands of people in his parish of Ars, France. St. Cristobal Magallanes - A priest who served the parish of Guadalajara, Mexico, founding schools, carpentry shops, a seminary, and more. He was martyred in 1927. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - A young man who remained single in order to honor his parents, dedicating himself to caring for his grandmother and the young and poor people in his hometown in Italy. Judith Stegman - A consecrated virgin who is also an accountant. She lives her life as a bride of Jesus while helping many people and businesses keep track of their money and taxes. Lesson 5, Sequence 2b
Name Date Period People who imitate Jesus by serving the Church, carrying on the work of the apostles in their parish or diocese St. John Vianney - A priest who is known for spending hours and hours listening to the Confessions of thousands of people in his parish of Ars, France. Blessed Pope John Paul the Great - A priest who became Pope late in his life, he brought religious freedom back to eastern Europe when he helped end Communism. Joseph Cardijn - A priest in the parish of Brussels, Belgium, he dedicated himself especially to helping working people receive fair treatment from their bosses. St. Vincent of Saragossa - A deacon who dedicated his life to serving the Diocese of Saragossa, especially by preaching for the bishop who had a speech impediment St. Cristobal Magallanes - A priest who served the parish of Guadalajara, Mexico, founding schools, carpentry shops, a seminary, and more. He was a martyred in 1927. People who live as Jesus, dedicating themselves to Him, living unmarried, praying and working Judith Stegman - A consecrated virgin who is also an accountant. She lives her life as a bride of Jesus while helping many people and businesses keep track of their money and taxes. St. Martin de Porres - A brother in the Dominican Order in Lima, Peru. He is known for helping all people who needed his help, not just one group of people. St. Gerard Brogne - A monk who spent much of his life moving from monastery to monastery in France and other parts of Europe, helping each place that he visited to become holy again. St. Sharbel Makhlouf - A hermit and monk from Lebanon, this holy man spent many years living alone, praying for the whole world and dedicating himself to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - A nun who dedicated herself completely to Christ, especially to his Sacred Heart. Jesus appeared to her many times and spoke with her. People who live to help their families lead holy lives and help the world have what it needs to be the way God wants Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - A young man who dedicated his life to obeying his parents, caring for his grandmother, and caring for the young and poor in his hometown. St. Casimir of Poland - A wealthy prince who dedicated himself to helping the poor people in his Kingdom. He remained unmarried. St. Zita - A servant who dedicated herself to serving and obeying her masters, the Fatinellis, as a way of growing closer to God and helping them grow closer to God. Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla - A wife, mother, doctor. As her third child was being born, she had to choose between herself or her baby living. She chose to die so that her baby could live. Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi - A husband and wife who worked hard and dedicated themselves to helping each other and their children grow closer to God. 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5, Sequence 2c
ANSWER KEY FOR TEACHERS Ordained Consecrated Life Laity Baptized men who Baptized men & women who Baptized men & women who answered God's call to answered God's call to answered God's call to People who imitate Jesus by serving the Church, carrying on the work of the apostles in their parish or diocese St. John Vianney - A priest who is known for spending hours and hours listening to the Confessions of thousands of people in his parish of Ars, France. Blessed Pope John Paul the Great - As Bishop of Rome, he was the head of the Church, known for helping bring religious freedom back to eastern Europe when he helped end Communism. Joseph Cardijn - A priest in the parish of Brussels, Belgium, he dedicated himself especially to helping working people receive fair treatment from their bosses. St. Vincent of Saragossa - A deacon who dedicated his life to serving the Diocese of Saragossa, especially by preaching for the bishop who had a speech impediment. St. Cristobal Magallanes - A priest who served the parish of Guadalajara, Mexico, founding schools, carpentry shops, a seminary, and more. He was martyred in 1927. People who live as Jesus, dedicating themselves to Him, living unmarried, praying and working St. Martin de Porres - A brother in the Dominican Order in Lima, Peru. He is known for helping all people who needed his help, not just one group of people. St. Gerard Brogne - A monk who spent much of his life moving from monastery to monastery in France and other parts of Europe, helping each place that he visited to become holy again. Judith Stegman - A consecrated virgin who is also an accountant. She lives her life as a bride of Jesus while helping many people and businesses keep track of their money and taxes. St. Sharbel Makhlouf - A hermit and monk from Lebanon, this holy man spent many years living alone, praying for the whole world and dedicating himself to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - A nun who dedicated herself completely to Christ, especially to his Sacred Heart. Jesus appeared to her many times and spoke with her. People who live to help their families lead holy lives and help the world have what it needs to be the way God wants Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - A young man who dedicated his life to obeying his parents, caring for his grandmother, and caring for the young and poor in his hometown. St. Casimir of Poland - A wealthy prince who dedicated himself to helping the poor people in his Kingdom. He remained unmarried. St. Zita - A servant who remained unmarried, dedicating herself to serving and obeying her masters, the Fatinellis, as a way of growing closer to God and helping them grow closer to God. Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla - A wife, mother, doctor. As her third child was being born, she had to choose between herself or her baby living. She chose to die so that her baby could live. Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi - A husband and wife who worked hard and dedicated themselves to helping each other and their children grow closer to God. 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5, Sequence 2d
Name Date Period Write the definition of State in Life Vocation here: We are prepared for our by our Name Date Period Write the definition of State in Life Vocation here: We are prepared for our by our 2010 The Vocation Tree, Inc. www.vocationtree.com Lesson 5, Closure