can "one" become a seminarian without first being officially confirmed in the faith.
i mean, could you do both at the same time.....if you have been baptised???
this is more of a hypothetical.... juat curious....i was in a discussion about this...
2007-02-15 14:34:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
From the Code of Canon Law:
Can. 241 §1. A diocesan bishop is to admit to a major seminary only those who are judged qualified to dedicate themselves permanently to the sacred ministries; he is to consider their human, moral, spiritual, and intellectual qualities, their physical and psychic health, and their correct intention.
§2. Before they are accepted, they must submit documents of the reception of baptism and confirmation and any other things required by the prescripts of the program of priestly formation.
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__PW.HTM
2007-02-15 14:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you must be in full communion with the Church first.
There is also a "cooling off' period for converts. Many are so swept up in the joy of their entry into the Church, they want to enter seminary , monestaryt or convent right away.....the Church recognized this is not a good idea, so they make aspirants wait.....BUT there is nothing wrong with discussion ordained or religious life with the vocation office of the diocese in the meantime!
2007-02-16 16:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be ordained - or married - without being baptized and confirmed. However, the seminary is just a school. You can study and learn without being confirmed or baptized. The final decision on acceptance of course would belong to the directors of the particular seminary.
2007-02-15 22:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason why not. Although whoever wants to become a seminarian is deeply religious in the Catholic tradition to begin with, so your scenario is hard to imagine.
2007-02-15 22:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be excepted to the seminary you have to be the catholic faith baptised,confirmation,and dedicated to the cloth
2007-02-15 22:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by mike w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends partially on if you were baptised as an adult or infant.
2007-02-15 22:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are there confirmation of faith in catholics.??
how do you do it.?
because here in the Philippines, when you are born in a catholic family, you're a catholic. just like heretance.. =)
2007-02-15 22:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by ayvann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋