Vocation Lesson Plan

SISTERS OF BON SECOURS

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SISTERS OF BON SECOURS
Activity 
Answer the following questions: 
1. An Apostolic Sister goes into the community 
to help others, but a Contemplative Nun: 
_____________________________________. 
2. A Brother is not considered clergy because he 
has not received the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Instead, he is called a ___________________. 
On the back of this handout, write two paragraphs on 
why you think Sisters, Nuns, Priests, and Brothers are 
important in our world today. 
What are Vocations? 
 A Vocation IS NOT a job
 A Vocation IS: 
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Married Life 
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Single Life 
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Consecrated Life as a Sister, Nun, 
Priest, or Brother 
God calls each of us to live a full human and Christian 
life through a vocation in life.
Have you ever thought about what your life would be 
like if you became a Sister, Nun, Priest or Brother? 
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares 
the Lord, “plans to prosper you…plans to give 
you hope and a future.”
-Jeremiah 29:11 
vo·ca·tion 
 
A divine call to God’s service.
[voh-kay-shuhn] 
Vocations 
Why do some Sisters, Nuns, Priests, and Brothers wear special 
clothing, and some don’t? 
The original reason for Sisters/ Nuns to wear a habit, and for Priests and Brothers to wear traditional religious 
garb, was to wear the dress of the common people. Over time, the “habit” and the collar became signs or 
recognized symbols of faith in God and commitment to Christianity. 
What’s the difference between 
a Priest and a Brother? 
Priests and Brothers are men who have 
dedicated themselves to live vowed religious 
lives (of chastity, poverty and obedience) 
within the Catholic Church, following in the 
footsteps of Jesus in ministry.
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