What is the difference between an active or apostolic community and a contemplative religious community?
Both active and contemplative religious priests, brothers, and sisters participate in daily prayer. The focus of contemplative religious communities is prayer for the needs of the Church and the world. In contrast, active religious communities focus on service to others through ministries such as teaching, preaching, outreach to the poor, the homeless, or the sick. Some communities combine contemplative and apostolic ministries.
