I'm interested in becoming a Catholic Priest, however confused on how I should begin. I heard there are some orders that you can join that they will teach you for free and after 6-8 years of formation and education, you become ordained. However I've also heard that you need a degree outside the field of theology first then enter into a Seminarian college, like the ones in Missouri and Minnesota. I'd rather join a order, like the Jesuits without having to obtain my degree first, if such an option exists.
2006-07-11 16:10:53 · 8 answers · asked by Dark Saint 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Praise Jesus that you have heard his call!
Speak to your parish priest or the diocese vocations director. They would be able to provide you with the best information on the topic.
One of our priests took 12 years to become a priest, others have taken less time, others possibly more. There are differences between a diocesan priest and a priest of a religious order. You should research and find out what the best fit is for you.
Many dioceses offer vocations retreats and other resources such as Vocations get-togethers to help you get to know others discerning the same vocation.
Start with your parish priest, then go from there. There are a lot of sites available for you also.
I wish you the best on your search, God bless you and may you follow the path that He has called you to.
Take care and God bless you!
2006-07-11 16:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a seminarian. You do not have to have a degree first. The program you sign up for will send you to school (at least this is the case for diocesan priests). You have to have at least six years of Priestly Formation under your belt before your ordained anyway, so you may as well be engaged in a formation program through college, you know? I think the Jesuits require 10 years of formation, so that definitely wouldn't be the short and easy way out, not that I recommend taking the "short and easy way out" (if there is one) to begin with. I know plenty of good guys who entered the seminary right out of high school. I just graduated from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary's College Division this past May.
I recommend talking to your parish priest or the vocations director of your diocese, and the vocations directors of different orders if you feel more called to that lifestyle. They will be too happy to point you to the right direction. Good luck and God bless!
2006-07-11 16:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are Religious Orders who will take young men and train them for the Priesthood. They will put you through what is called Formation and then Seminary. The Jesuits are among the most educated. You would do well to consider the Dominicans and the Franciscans as well. God Bless.
Peace of Christ,
Debra
2006-07-11 16:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 02:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by helmers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a token donation the Universal Life Church will ordain you!
Semenary schools are all around and you need to apply to them to attend, no idea what they charge or what they require!
Since religion is about passing the plate, I'm sure they charge a bundle!
There is no free lunch in this world!
My mother couldn't afford to send me to Lutheran school after the age of 4 so I went to public school. My catholic friends parents couldn't afford to send them to Catholic school, so they, also, attended public school.
Obviously you have to be rich to be religious, otherwise you go to state schools!
One day, maybe, they'll require you to put your master card or visa into a slot at the church door to get inside!
Religion cost money, but after they make you officially religious you can pass the plate and keep what it takes to make your survive.
2006-07-11 16:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally, i'd rather be taught the bible by someone who reads the bible.
all these degrees are merely a left over from the old class system of ancient times and the middle ages. i know a lot of really lame minded college graduates.
2006-07-11 22:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by Stuie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seminaries will take men right out of high school as far as I know. You need to talk to the vocations director in your diocese--they will be able to answer your questions.
2006-07-11 16:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by CatholicMOM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conan the barbarian was a Sumerian, I doubt he had a degree.
2006-07-11 16:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋