Discipleship was the vocation of the disciples:

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Discipleship was the vocation of the disciples: their call from God. Christians today also have vocations. It all begins with Baptism, the time when we are first called (often through our parents) to join Gods growing community. Just like Jesus at the start of his ministry, we are baptised at the start of our mission in life. Vocation can mean different things for different people. Whether it is as a doctor or a bin-man, or as a brother or sister; we all have vocations. For me, my vocations are being a son, a brother, an uncle, and a friend, a pupil and a GAY club member. These look like a waste of time if you see Jesus’ vocations: Messiah, Christ, Son of Man, Saviour, Son of God and all the rest. But most Christians today would have a similar set of vocations as me. However, some Christians today follow the path and example of the first disciples and become priests, missionaries, monks or nuns. The work done by Missionaries nowadays has changed considerably since the time of Jesus, but the principal still remains the same. As with the Christian Churches, they still work throughout the world, helping the sick, the poor and anybody who needs help.

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There are many organisations in the world today which help make it easier for Christians to help others in a more involved way. For example Trocaíre allow people to raise money by doing a sponsored Twenty-Four Hour Fast. This allows us to see on a small scale what hunger is suffered in some places. Concern also does a similar program. Priests and voluntary workers go even further by offering their own hands-on services. They often go out to the country and help build schools, hospitals and drill wells. The society in which we live today is very materialistic and ...

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