Vocation Week Resources

Grades 3 - 5

“Ask yourselves, young people, about the love of Christ. Acknowledge His voice resounding in the temple of your heart. Return His bright and penetrating glance which opens the paths of your life to the horizons of the Church’s mission. It is a taxing mission, today more than ever, to teach men the truth about themselves, about their end, their destiny, and to show faithful souls the unspeakable riches of the love of Christ. Do not be afraid of the radicalness of His demands, because Jesus, who loved us first, is prepared to give Himself to you, as well as asking of you. If He asks much of you, it is because He knows you can give much.”
― Saint John Paul II

Lesson One

Theme: Made for Greatness
Topic: We Want to Be Saints!

Lesson Two

Theme: Called to be Leaven in the World
Topic: God’s Plan for Marriage and Family

Lesson Three

Theme: Called to Spiritual Fatherhood
Topic: God’s Plan for Priests

Lesson Four

Theme: Consecrated for Christ
Topic: God’s Plan for Religious

Lesson Five

Theme: Listening and Responding
Topic: HWe Say Yes to God’s Plan for Us

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Lesson One

Theme: Made for Greatness
Topic: We Want to Be Saints!

Students will recall that God wants us to be happy. He knows what will bring us the greatest happiness. Following His plan will make us happy in this life and ultimately in Heaven.

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Lesson Two

Theme: Called to be Leaven in the World
Topic: God’s Plan for Marriage and Family

Students will identify vocations within the Church. They will explain how married couples serve the Church by witnessing to God’s love.

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Lesson Three

Theme: Called to Spiritual Fatherhood
Topic: God’s Plan for Priests

Students will describe how a man becomes a priest through Holy Orders. They will reflect on the ways priests serve the Church.

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Lesson Four

Theme: Consecrated for Christ
Topic: God’s Plan for Religious

Students will explain that religious belong to Jesus in a special way. They will recall that consecrated persons are called by Christ to follow him more closely. Students will list and explain the vows.

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Lesson Five

Theme: Listening and Responding
Topic: We Say Yes to God’s Plan for Us

Students will identify ways to begin to recognize and respond to God’s plan for them.

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