How do you become a priest in the UK?

Question

I was wondering what the easiest way to become an ordained priest in England was. I know its fairly simple in America, but what about here?

Answer 1

Do you mean a catholic diosean priest ? Have you thought of becoming a monk? I too have been thinking of becoming one of the above over the last few months.

Try this link www.ukpriest.org

Hope this helps you.. If you want info on how to become a monk contact me anytime and ill give you some contact details.

Let me know how you go on.

Answer 2

Catholic or Anglican? I'm Anglican and in South Africa it's quit a story. I assume it will be similar in the UK. I spoke to my Priest first who then contacted the Diocese. I was interviewed by the ArchDeacon before I even started my studies. I am doing two subjects a year so it will take me 6 years to complete my studies. I am now in my second year. In the meantime I had to get a preachers licence which is more studying. But studying is only part of the training. I preach every 4 - 6 weeks, am on various committees and parish teams. My descernment started as soon as I spoke to the Arch Deacon. All ordinands have to be at each of the Church services and have to be a licenced Lay Minister. You're life has to be a testimony to your faith. Morning and Even Song are not optional. The work is hard, the hours and long and the pay is zero (until you're ordained then it's a piddly amount) but having done it now for two years it's the best thing I've ever done with my life. The fullfilment is out of this world! I doubt there's an easy way to go about this, after all God requires complete commitment. God bless.

Answer 3

The basic path?

Talk to a priest, because different brands of Christianity have different paths.

Generally speaking, though, those roads lead to a seminary, which is a specialized school for teaching new priests.

I doubt the specifics are much different in the UK.

Answer 4

Get ordained on the internet for free. Do a search for ordination free and you'll find a couple of churches who will do it for nowt.

I am in fact the Reverend Nik due to this!

Answer 5

Study Theology at university then apply to a church or alternatively just contact your local parish for advice?!

Answer 6

Ask your local priest for advice on this one.

Good luck.

Answer 7

First join the church of the priesthood you want to follow. Then go to their seminary.

Answer 8

All you need to know is that being a womanizer does help a lot.

Answer 9

http://aidan.org.uk/e-studies/e-studies_main.html

Answer 10

seminary