This formative assessment is designed to gather a snapshot of students’ understanding of Catholic vocations before the unit begins. It evaluates their knowledge against a rubric across key criteria, setting a foundation for tracking progress and growth by the end of the unit.
In one or two sentences, what do you think "vocation" means for a Catholic?
Write down the main states of life you know of. Add one key feature for any you can.
Marriage in the Catholic Church is called a sacrament. What do you think that means? (Say one or two ideas.)
Match each statement with the appropriate state of life.
Leads a parish, celebrates the sacraments, and preaches the Gospel.
Makes promises of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a community.
A man and a woman freely promise a lifelong, faithful partnership open to life.
Lives as an unmarried Christian and serves through work, family, or parish roles.
Married
Priestly
Religious
Single
Tai is trying to decide how to serve God next year: join a parish youth music group or help at a St Vincent de Paul op-shop. List 3-4 steps Tai could take to make a faith-filled decision (think prayer, wise advice, noticing feelings, trying things).