2007-02-08 16:18:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you mean a Catholic priest then contact the office for vocations for your diocese. They can answer all your questions.
With love in Christ.
2007-02-10 17:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand that YA puts the question mark at the end of your subject, unlike some people. Don't worry about that.
A little searching turned this up. I'd read that nuns have websites and retreats for women who are thinking of becoming nuns, and figured priests might have them for men, too. This site has a quiz asking if you're called to priesthood and all kinds of other useful things.
2007-02-08 16:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see... how to put this delicately. Do you want to be a priest of men? Did not Christ outline to those whom he gave his authority (the priesthood) how to go about serving him?
I do not recall him saying to attend a seminary, I do not remember him admonishing them that they should make it a vocation to earn a living. I do remember him opposing those whom sought to change the word of God to serve the purposes of men.
How do you become a "Priest"? A Priest is merely a level of the priesthood as outlined in the organization of Christ's church. It was not a scholorly occupation of men. It did not require or suppose a vow of celibacy. Yet for many today it must be so. Why is that. Has the word of God changed? Has the guidance of Christ been fulfilled by his return? No.
To desire to be a priest is to desire to act in his behalf to serve others in thier pursuit of enlightement and to ease their burden in their temporal existance. It requires the conveyance of the priesthood of Aarron by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority to administer in that ordinance. At least that is what I understand. You will not recieve that authority of men in any of their scholarly seminaries, yet you may receive it if you so desire. The way has been made sure.
This I know to be true.
2007-02-08 16:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by MtnManInMT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you don't have to become a priest to avoid having kids, in fact that might be the worst idea you have had in a very long time.
2007-02-08 16:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to college and take coursework in theology. You also have to deal with the fact that you will never be able to marry or date ANYONE or have children for that matter (which shouldn't be a problem because you mentioned you didn't want kids).
However, you must be able to like kids because you might have to work with several different ministries, including a childrens' ministry.
2007-02-08 16:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's easy.
1Pe 2:9 But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
***POOF*** If you are a Christian you are a Priest. I hereby ordain you to preach the Gosphel to all peoples and nations in the name of Jesus Christ.
2007-02-08 16:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally you have to apprentice for years and work your way up. It usually helps to have a 4 year college degree or better.
2007-02-08 16:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to be a priest to not have children.
Talk to a priest.
Romans 10
2007-02-08 16:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by robert p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Study at a Ministerial School!
I notice from the placement of the question mark --
"" i dont want lttle kids?""
You are HEDGING !!!!!!!!!!!
I suppose that mans that you really do want little kids!
YUK!
2007-02-08 16:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to a priest. He'll know.
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2007-02-08 16:22:23 · answer #10 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋