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Vocations

Vocation Vocabulary

Familiarize yourself with the definitions of common vocation terms.

Catholic Vocations

What are the different vocations that a Catholic can pursue?

The Augustinians

"One heart and one soul in God." Learn about the order of Saint Augustine.

The Benedictines

"Pray and work." Learn about the Order of Saint Benedict.

The Carmelites

"With zeal I have ben zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." Learn more about the Carmelite Order.

The Carthusians

"The Cross is steady while the world is turning." learn about the religious order founded by Saint Bruno.

The Dominicans

"To praise, to bless, to teach." Learn about the Order of Preachers.

The Franciscans

"Peace and the good." Learn about The Order of Friars Minor.

The Jesuits

"For the greater glory of God." Learn about the Society of Jesus.

Missionaries of Charity

"I thirst." Learn about the religious order founded by Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

Salesians

"Give me souls, take away the rest." Learn about the Society of Saint Francis de Sales.

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