What is a vocation and how is it different from a career?
A vocation is the way of life we pursue in order to live out our baptismal call to be a Christian in the world. Our career is how we use the gifts and talents which God has given to us. Many young adults, when considering religious life, think they must choose EITHER a religious vocation OR a career. THIS IS NOT TRUE! You can become a sister AND a doctor; you don’t have to choose between the two. If I am thinking about being a sister, can I still date? The process of becoming a sister involves several steps. During the early stages, when you are just beginning the discernment process, it is acceptable for you to also be dating; the vocation of marriage may also be one of the vocations you are discerning. Once you have progressed to where you are living in community with us, it would no longer be appropriate to also maintain a dating relationship, although you may have friends who are male.
