PRAYER & DISCERNMENT
CONGREGATION of St. Joseph associate Kileen Stone offers the Communion cup to Sister Rose Margaret, C.S.J. during a liturgy in St. Louis with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet.
Other vocations that might be right for you
by the VISION editors
There are many forms of Christian commitment and Catholic life, including opportunities—whether single or married—to be involved in particular spiritualities or ministries.
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OD CALLS all of us to be true to ourselves and live in sync with our deepest longings and gifts, whether that be within marriage, single life, holy orders, or consecrated life. In addition to those paths—and in some cases within those paths—are other affiliations and forms of life that help adherents express their faith fully.
Associates Some religious orders have associate membership, which allows single and married laypeople to have a close bond with the community. The requirements and commitments between communities and their associates, or “co-members,” vary with 28 | VISION 2017 | VocationNetwork.org
