Mission vs Vocation - What's the difference?
mission | vocation |
(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer.
(uncountable) Religious evangelism.
(uncountable) (the missions) collective term for third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
(countable) (Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
* Francis Bacon
(obsolete) dismissal; discharge from service
A work.
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
As nouns the difference between mission and vocation
is that mission is a set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer while vocation is an inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.As a verb mission
is to send to a mission.mission
English
(wikipedia mission)Noun
- In these ships there should be a mission of three of the fellows or brethren of Solomon's house.