PRAYER & DISCERNMENT
OD CALLS all of us to be true to ourselves and live in sync with our deepest
longings and gifts, whether that be within marriage, single life, holy orders,
or consecrated life. In addition to those paths—and in some cases within
those paths—are other affiliations and forms of life that help adherents express their
faith fully.
Associates
Some religious orders have associate membership, which allows single and married
laypeople to have a close bond with the community. The requirements and com-
mitments between communities and their associates, or “co-members,” vary with
G
There are many forms of Christian commitment and Catholic
life, including opportunities—whether single or married—to be
involved in particular spiritualities or ministries.
CONGREGATION of
St. Joseph associate
Kileen Stone offers
the Communion cup to
Sister Rose Margaret,
C.S.J. during a liturgy
in St. Louis with the
Sisters of Saint Joseph
of Carondelet.
BY THE VISION EDITORS
Other vocations that might
be right for you
