Common Questions Asked by Parents

Note that your son or daughter would ever keep you in the dark, but here are answers to some commonly asked questions by parents…

How does a person become a priest?

How does a person become a priest? Individuals who want to become diocesan priests apply to their local diocese for seminary admission. If the candidate is accepted by the bishop, he is then sent to study at a seminary for education and preparation. Some begin seminary immediately after completing high school, others come to seminary after a few years of college, and others wait until they have completed college or after working for several years. Men preparing for the priesthood study philosophy, theology, scripture, history, and pastoral ministry during their time of seminary education. After the successful completion of the seminary program, the candidate is ordained to the priesthood for service to his home diocese.