Disciples are called on a vocation to serve God. To fulfil this vocation, disciples of Jesus are expected to sacrifice their lives and lifestyles to become one with Jesus and follow in his footsteps.

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The word vocation means to call. Discipleship means followers of Jesus. Disciples are called on a vocation to serve God. To fulfil this vocation, disciples of Jesus are expected to sacrifice their lives and lifestyles to become one with Jesus and follow in his footsteps. The main task of becoming a disciple is to learn the teachings of Jesus and to preach them to non-believers. Christians are the disciples of Jesus today and then carry out certain duties for Jesus in everyday life. Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me’ (Mk 8:34). Lay people are members of the church who are not ordained but are baptised; this makes them full members of the Catholic Church. Lay people play a role which is to show and teach people about Christ, they act as a witness.

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    There are also different kinds of religious congregations, for instance, lay contemplative members. Lay contemplative members are committed to prayer and private work; they believe in the power of prayer separate from the rest of the world. Another example of a religious congregation is apostolic. This means that the members who fall under this category are dedicated to public prayer and work. This involves passing the message on by showing certain actions- for example: teaching or caring for the sick.

    The term ‘renounce self’ means giving up self. Renounce self is a form of sacrifice ...

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