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.
Lives as an unmarried Christian and serves through work, family, or parish roles.
Makes promises of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a community.
A man and a woman freely promise a lifelong, faithful partnership open to life.
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).