Glossary
Apostolate: a particular work or activity in which an individual Sister or group of Sisters is involved. It is the particular way you carry out the Mission of Jesus in your life.
Laity: the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
Motherhouse: Administrative Headquarters of the Province, in some communities it is also the location of the residence for the older Sisters.
Vocation: the word comes from the Latin "vocare" meaning call. In Church language we use the word vocation to mean the particular style of life to which a person feels God is calling them: Marriage, Consecrated life of a Sister, Brother or Priest, Secular Priesthood, Single life, or that of the Deaconate. We also hear careers referred to as vocations. A professional or skilled position is a career to which you may also feel called.
Cenacle: groups of persons officially enrolled in the Union of the Catholic Apostolate, who aspire to follow the ideals of St. Vincent. |
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