Conversation Questions: Theology of Religious Life

Suggested Questions

These questions are meant to be a resource, but don’t feel limited to what is listed here. Always feel free to bring up additional questions and topics to your mentor and critical friend. Your mentor will also have a list of suggested topics to discuss with you.

Questions for Your Mentor

• What was one of the things that stood out to you most when you were learning about the vows?

• What has it been like living out a vow of poverty?

• What has it been like living out a vow of chastity?

• What has it been like living out a vow of obedience?

• Has there been a vow that has been harder for you to live out than others?

• From your experience, how is religious life an eschatological sign?

• What drew you to your community’s charism?

• How did you choose your community?

 

Questions for Your Critical Friend

• Was there anything that really stood out to you from the workshop?

• What was your favorite part of the reading?

• What communities did you learn about on the Institute on Religious Life site? What did you like/ dislike about them?