Fellowship Of Vocation
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In the Church of Ireland
, individuals who feel called to the ministry in its widest sense are asked to meet together regularly in what is known as a Fellowship of Vocation in order to:
who will recommend them to their Diocesan Director of Ordinands. However, membership implies no pledge to ordination
either by the member of by the Bishop
.
After at least one year of regular participation in Fellowship events, members are able to apply to their Bishop for the next formal stage in their journey to Ordination
.
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
, individuals who feel called to the ministry in its widest sense are asked to meet together regularly in what is known as a Fellowship of Vocation in order to:
- Provide members with opportunities to meet together in worship and on social occasions.
- Enable them to discover their vocation for ministry.
- Help those who believe they are called to OrdinationOrdinationIn general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
to prepare for the Bishops' Selection ConferenceBishops' Selection ConferenceIn the Church of Ireland, the Bishops' Selection Conference is an annual panel of church members, representing both clergy and laity, who assess candidates offering themselves for consideration for training for the ordained ministry....
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Membership
A person becomes a member after consultation with their RectorRector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
who will recommend them to their Diocesan Director of Ordinands. However, membership implies no pledge to ordination
Ordination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
either by the member of by the Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
.
After at least one year of regular participation in Fellowship events, members are able to apply to their Bishop for the next formal stage in their journey to Ordination
Ordination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
.
Rule of life
Members are asked to observe the following Rule of Life during their time as a member of the Fellowship:- To pray each morning and evening.
- To regularly study and meditate upon the Holy Scriptures.
- To be regular in attendance at public worship every Sunday.
- To receive the Holy Communion at least once a month.
- To giver personal service to Church, neighbours and the community.
- To follow the example of ChristChristChrist is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach...
in home and daily life, and to bear personal witness to him.