how is it possible to become a priest? or nun?

Answer 1

This is a long one - from a procedural view... on the philosophical level - because they are chosen by God, not the other way around.

1. You must be a practicing Roman Catholic.

2. You would start by talking to your parish priest, or a parish sister.

3. You would start by discerning the call to dedicate your life - the whole rest of your life - is to be devoted to Jesus and the Church (This doesn't just mean the Vatican, it refers to the broad term of 'the Church'). Generally it is suggested that you attend Mass daily, go to regular sacrament of reconciliation, pray the Morning, Evening and Nighttime prayer, visit the Blessed Sacrament, pray often and attend a vocations retreat or two.
- You also need to figure out if you can really adhere to the three religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.

4. Once you have discerned that you WILL choose this life you would have the following options:

Men: Diocesan Priest, Religious Priest, Religious Brother
Women: Religious Sister or Nun (Nuns are cloistered)

5. a) If a man chooses diocesan priest - he would discuss this with the diocese vocations director. A diocesan priest does not take a vow of poverty, only Religious brothers, priests and sisters do this. A diocesan priest will never earn a big paycheque, but they do earn a paycheque and some even play golf.

b) If a man or woman chooses religious life, they would start to look at the various religious communities available and find one that they feel called to. A religious takes vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They cannot have bank accounts, or earn money themselves - only the community earns money - or should.

- Each community has their own 'rules' regarding the length of time an individual would be the following:

Postulant
Novitiate
Temporary Professed
Perpetual Vows

6. They would contact that religious community and start to discuss if both parties feel it would be a good fit, or not. This can take a long time as the process progresses.

This is a very simplified procedural type of view of the 'process' to become a Sister, Brother or Father.

The best way, would be to contact your own priest.

Hope that helps, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [e-mail].

God bless!

Answer 2

Becoming a nun involves becoming a novice (apprentice) for a set amount of time (probation period) during which you are assessed by the mother superior, and after which you take a series of increasingly committed vows. Becoming a priest involves over 10 years of study at a seminary (much of this study takes place at a local university and involves the usual curriculum, including all sciences). A protestant pastor on the other hand usually gets some certificate online and the only prerequisite to heading up a church is that you have enough money to buy a church. Priests do not own anything. They are not allowed to have bank accounts or own property. Protestant pastors are the same as these tv evangelists - it's a business!

P.S.

Those who would disagree with my assessment of the majority of protestant ministers - enlighten the rest of us. What DOES it take to become a protestant minister? Can anybody just buy a church and open up shop? Does anyone other than a pastor decide if s/he is qualified for the position? Where does the $$$ from the coffers go in a protestant church? Etc.

Answer 3

It is not possible,

They are taught to be a scam artist. They are taught that the more they make the poor sucker believe they are going to hell the better chance they can get them to believe they can buy their way out of hell by donating to the priest or whom ever is in charge.

Answer 4

Start by asking your priest.

Answer 5

You have to practice at a monestary or a convent, and then take a vow. I'm sure there's more to it, but I don't know the rest.

Answer 6

Sebek, you have not said what is true, concerning protestant ministers. Not all are money-grubbing and dishonest, any more than all priests are pedophiles. Please do not say such things again.