How Do You Become A Roman Catholic Priest?
Becoming a Catholic priest (what the church calls “priestly formation”) is a lengthy process that requires a sense of a divine call, deep reflection, prayer and rigorous education. It also emphasizes what the church calls the four pillars of priestly formation: personal, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral development. Step 1 Understand the Catholic Church teaching that all people have a vocation, a divine call to a particular purpose. A select few men may have a divine call to the priesthood. Those who feel that call must begin the process with prayer and introspection. They also should talk with their parish priest and their diocese’s director of vocations, who will help them further explore the process and help them determine if the priesthood is their calling. Step 2 Begin the education process. Candidates for the priesthood should finish high school, then complete a bachelor’s degree program in an accredited university. The church does not prescribe a particular degree or major,
