10.4.3

Question 1

Why some Christians show vocation by taking holy orders:

Answer 1

Have a special calling from God to devote their lives to his service through becoming priests

Calling that most priests could not ignore

Way in which they can ‘share in the mission that Christ entrusted the apostles’

Want to serve God in the church by celebrating the sacraments that give spiritual food and strength to the people

Question 2

How some Christians show vocation by taking holy orders:

Answer 2

Christian men copy the work of the apostles by giving up everything to follow Jesus

Promise to serve just as Jesus served people

Men witness their faith to other people and show Gods love to those who suffer

Men try to build the kingdom of God by running parish communities