CTK – Vocation – Prayer Resources – W/C 27/4/26
Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray.
The prayer theme for this week is Vocation (Year A)
This week is the 4th week of Eastertide (Year A) – prayer table cloths should remain Gold or White
26th April – Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
→ a special time to think about how Jesus calls each of us
This week focuses on the theme of Vocation – how God calls each person by name and invites us to follow Him in our lives.
Extra-Ordo-Nary flip book
Change the page, read the theme and talk about what this word means to you in your pairs.
As a form, reflect on what Vocation means to you all.
Watch this video
Watch the video and talk about what Vocation means to you.
Below you will find this week’s Gospel reading from Sunday’s mass and another piece of scripture on our prayer theme.
If you would like to explore your own scriptures, the link below will take you to open bible which allows you to explore scripture on any theme. Please use the English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK) translation –
https://www.openbible.info/topics/joy
Choose somebody in your form to read one of the scriptures below – you may also want to read this from the bible in your form room.
Sunday Gospel Reading John 10:1-10
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John
Glory to you O Lord
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer Theme Scripture Romans 12:4-8
A reading from letter of St Paul to the Romans
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Let us take some time today to respond and reflect on our theme of Vocation
Please pick one of the below sections to help you to respond to this week’s theme. Let us know how your form gets on in the comments below.
watch this video
In order to understand our Vocation from God, we should start by hearing his voice…
St Teresa of Avila – prayer
One of the themes of vocation is using the gifts and talents that you have to help and to serve other people.
Take some time to read through this prayer, written by St Teresa of Avila. Talk in groups or as a form about how you can use your gifts and talents to do Christ’s work here on earth…
During this season, we reflect on the idea of vocation—our unique calling in life. Each of us has been given gifts, talents, and opportunities that shape who we are becoming. Even when the future feels uncertain, we are encouraged to trust that our journey has meaning. We are called to grow into people who use our abilities to make a positive difference in the world around us.
C – Community
We build a community that helps each person discover their vocation. This means encouraging one another, especially when someone feels unsure about their path. By supporting each other’s strengths and celebrating progress, we create an environment where everyone feels confident to explore who they are and who they might become.
A – Achieve
Our vocation calls us to achieve our potential. This doesn’t just mean academic success, but also developing resilience, creativity, and determination. When challenges arise, they are part of the journey—helping us grow and guiding us closer to what we are capable of. Every step forward matters.
R – Respect
We show respect by recognising that everyone’s vocation is different. Each person brings their own talents, ideas, and ambitions. In our school, this means listening to others, valuing differences, and supporting each individual as they work towards their own goals.
E – Encounter
We encounter our vocation in everyday moments. It might be in discovering a subject you love, helping someone else, or realising a skill you didn’t know you had. These experiences help shape your direction and give you insight into the kind of person you want to become. Your vocation grows as you do—through effort, reflection, and openness to new opportunities.
Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week
This week in school, our theme is Vocation.
Thinking about your vocation—your purpose in life—can sometimes feel difficult. It asks us to make decisions without always knowing exactly where they will lead. Like any journey, there can be uncertainty, doubt, and change along the way.
But vocation is not about having everything figured out straight away. It’s about discovering your strengths, exploring your interests, and growing through experience. If we stay open to learning about ourselves and the world around us, our sense of purpose can give us direction, motivation, and hope for the future.
Conversation Starters
Use these questions to start a chat together:
- Why do you think it can be hard to figure out what you want to do in life or what your purpose might be?
- Have you ever felt unsure about a decision or your future? What helped you deal with that uncertainty?
- What does it mean to you to have a “calling” or purpose? Do you think it’s something you discover, develop, or choose?
- In what ways can having a sense of purpose help you stay motivated during challenging times? Can you think of an example?
Reflection
Take a quiet moment together to reflect:
Think about your own strengths, interests, and the things that make you feel fulfilled.
- What are you naturally good at?
- What do you enjoy doing?
- When do you feel most like yourself?
You might like to write down one hope or goal for your future, even if it’s small. Remember that vocation grows over time—it isn’t something you need to have fully decided right now.
Mission
Together, choose something to do:
Create a “strengths and goals” board—write or decorate a list of your skills, interests, and hopes for the future. Keep it somewhere visible as a reminder that your vocation is something you are continually discovering and developing.
Try something new as a family—a hobby, skill, or activity one of you is interested in. Afterwards, talk about what you enjoyed and what you learned about yourselves. New experiences can help reveal interests and talents.
Support someone else’s journey—encourage a friend or family member in something they care about. Reflect together: how did helping someone else grow also shape your own sense of purpose?
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