First off, I go to a Catholic highschool right now, and I am almost positive that my calling in life is the priesthood. I have talked to the priest in my parish, and he gave me some great advice on prayer and what i should be praying about. I was just wondering what else I should take into consideration, and some of the positive aspects of this calling in life. Please, if you have a problem with my choice or with the religion I chose to follow don't respond to this to this question.
2007-12-23 09:31:40 · 12 answers · asked by zak 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it is a big committment.
it includes like no sex or no family of ur own i think u want to be ur wife and such but it is ur feelings that u have to follow
let me tekll u something, this is a big decision do not post ur question and decide on random people's opinion. talk to ur family and friends, people u know and u will feel much better, but asking stranger will not help u...
2007-12-23 09:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things to seriously consider. Do you ever want to get married or have children? If so, either dont become a priest of become Anglican/Episcopalian (close to catholic but priests can marry).
Also, try to think about the future. You are young, still in high school so try to meditate on what your life will be like in 20 years, imagine where you want to be and see if it is in line with the priesthood. It is a lifestyle, not just a job, so make sure you want to be available all the time for emotional/religious needs.
Besides that just really pray about it. See what comes to your heart. And follow that.
2007-12-23 09:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon whether you have made up your mind about being a secular or a religious order priest. But you could start by visiting religious orders and let them allow you to observe their life styles. You'll get a lot of good advice and some experience in determining whether the priesthood is even a calling for you at all. Pray and ask a lot of questions from various groups. I assume you are actively involved in various parish activities also. God bless and go for it.
2007-12-23 09:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by gismoII 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to be a catholic-then at least be a real one-not a play like. I would finish high school. I would try to comprehend why other Christians hate the catholic church. I would attempt to learn that from a non-catholic perspective without destroying your faith. The suicide rate among young catholic priests is high-there is a reason for it.
If you are sure you want to be a catholic priest-learn everything else first!
God may indeed be calling you- you must make absolutely sure He is not calling you to be something other than a catholic priest.
Blessings and good luck
JS
2007-12-23 09:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Higgy Baby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a television show a few years back, I believe it was on A&E, and they followed around young men like yourself, who truly believed they had a calling for the priesthood. It was interesting. Edit: I just looked it up, it was called God or the Girl. Here is the link to the A&E store, and it tells more about the subject. As you can see, the program was about young men who may have been in similar situations as far as feeling indecisive. Hope it helps.
http://store.aetv.com/html/product/index.jhtml?id=75504
2007-12-23 09:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a huge decision. Negative, no wife, no kids,no sex ,having to stay away from you family most of the time.
Positive, Helping people, being around people who feel the same way you do, no kids(depends on how you feel about them)
Please, continue to think and consult your priest. No one will think bad of you if you change your mind after you graduate.
2007-12-23 09:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by blue chaos soɐɥɔ ǝnlq 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect a lot of replies from dolts expressing their bigotted, ignorant remarks about the handful of priests who have committed crimes. Just ignore them and continue to listen to God's call. Talk to other priests who have answered this unique call from God. They alone can share with you the incredible graces of serving God in this special manner. Anyone else's opinion is just that - opinion. Priests can share the truth with you, both the hardships and the rewards.
2007-12-23 09:43:52 · answer #7 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please dont get offended by this but I dont think our purpose as people of this earth is to not have a family. If you really think about life there really isnt much to it besides your family. I think gods power is manifested most through our families. My advice is to ask god himself through prayer if thats what he plans for you to be. Have an open heart seeking his will and not yours and then act on the answer you receive. Because God knows all things and he should be the first you go to for guidance in your life.
2007-12-23 09:55:42 · answer #8 · answered by Stetson R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Zak, I admire your thoughtfulness I don't know however if you will find your answer here, than again maybe its a good place to start. If God is truly calling you he will give you the strength to do what you need to do. I can do all things thought Christ who gives me strength.I am the head and not the tail I am above and not beneath.
2007-12-23 09:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by Pooky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you take the vow of celibacy? That is the hardest of all.
2007-12-23 09:37:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋