IV. The Family and the Kingdom
Catechism number 2233
Becoming a disciple of Jesus means accepting the invitation to belong to God's
family, to live in conformity with His way of life: "For whoever does the
will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and
mother."40
Parents should welcome and respect with joy and thanksgiving the Lord's call to
one of their children to follow him in virginity for the sake of the Kingdom in
the consecrated life or in priestly ministry.