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People called to religious lifeseek to imitate Jesus by following the 3 evangelical counsels. Name and explain these. |
Chasity: imitating Christ who loved God the Father and people in a celibate way that is totally available to everyone. Poverty: owning nothing personally in imitation of the poverty of Christ. Surrendering all goods and earnings to the Church and depending on the Church for support. Obedience: imitating Christ who gave his entire life to obeying God the Father, by placing one’s talents, and even one’s choice of how best to use those talents, at the complete disposal of the Church. |
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Women and men who follow the evangelical counsels are referred to as what? |
Consecrated religious; sisters, nuns, brothers, priests. |
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What does consecrated mean? |
To be consecrated means to be set apart as sacred, to be devoted to God. Consecratedreligious by their lives dedicated to God give witness to the holiness of the Church. |
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Identify some aspects ofmonastic life. |
Monasteries (convents) are usually found in rural areas. Men who live the monastic life are called monks whilst women are called nuns. The ideal of monastic life, is life alone with God. Aspects of monastic life: - Regular celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours - Reading spiritual material - Meditation in silence - Work for the service of the Church: • Household tasks • Gardening • Conducting retreats • Offering spiritual direction for visitors to the monastery |
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List two examples of WA monasteries. |
1) Benedictine monks at New Norcia 2) Carmelite nuns in Nedlands and Bunbury |
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Give some examples of the different kinds of work done by consecrated religious people in the community. |
Consecrated religious people work: • Among the poor • Caring for the sick • Helping migrants and refugees • Educating people in the light of the Gospel • Praying on behalf of humanity in general, and for the specific needs of particular people. |
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What are some differencesbetween a ‘sister’ and a ‘nun’? |
Those who live in enclosed communities are ‘nuns’. Those women who belong to non-enclosed orders are not nuns. |
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Name 1 order of religious men and 1 order of religious women in WA and briefly describe their apostolate. |
Sisters of Mercy • Education • Health care • Socialservices and ministries that further social, political, economic and spiritualwellbeing. Christian Brothers Various works amongst aboriginal people, education of the poor, blind, deaf, primary/secondary/university schooling, wheelchairs for kids. |
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Why is celibate love an important aspect of consecrated religious life? |
By following the same sexual purity that Jesus had during his life, consecrated religious people can follow their vocation, be available to and serve all people in a non sexual way. |
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What does Jesus seek to do through consecrated religious people? |
Keep before all people his own special dedication for the poor, the sick and those Religious are called to serve. Reach out to those they serve in a special spiritual way. Encourage other Christians and people of good will who also work in these areas. |
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How can the life of a consecrated religious be a fulfilling lifestyle choice? |
By imitating Jesus consecrated religious find reward/fulfilment inserving others, reaching out to the poor, assisting people in their timeof need, praying and meditating. |
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How do consecrated religious take up the call ofJesus to “Come follow me.”? (Matthew19:21) |
Praying and discerning the vocation of consecrated religious by taking up lives of celibate love, dedication to God and serving others. Praying and medicate Imitating Jesus to love and serve |
