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Sometimes we ask children the wrong question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” A better question is, “What did God create you to be?” The answer is
a SAINT!
You were created in the image and likeness of God (Gen. 1:26-27). You're not just good in God’s eyes, but very good! We have the capacity to know, to love and to serve God and by His saving grace to be happy with Him forever in Heaven. God’s plan for us is our vocation and we need to prayerfully discern that vocation by listening to our hearts as well as the advice of trusted friends and family members.
Another way in which we live out our baptismal call to holiness is by our state in life. We may actively seek to build up God’s Kingdom in the world as a layperson, either single or married. Or we may be called to dedicate our lives to Christ as clergy (deacons, priests or bishops of either diocesan ministry or religious orders) or consecrated men or women (monks, contemplatives, consecrated virgins, hermits, or members of secular institutes). A helpful visual image of the array of possible vocations can be found at the Vocation Tree website.
Discerning your vacotion requires prayer, attentive listening to your holy desires and willingness to listen to the wisdom of those who know you well. So here are a few web resources to consider: