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Dave
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I think I’m ready to formally explore a possible vocation to the priesthood. I’ve had it in the back of my mind for years, but I’ve continually ignored it. However the signs that God may be calling are becoming far to strong, and I know I can no longer push them aside. I owe it to myself - and more importantly - I owe it to Christ to at least explore the possibility.
So, that’s where I’m at. I haven’t told anybody yet except my closest friend who has been very supportive. (making you - the good folks at Catholic.com the second folks to know!) I’m fairly active in my current parish, but feel like I want to begin my formal discernment somewhat ‘under the radar’, so rather than speaking with my pastor, I think I’ll go directly to the diocesan vocations director to discuss this with. (I’m afraid I may run scared if too many people I know personally find out, which may cause unwanted pressure to make a decision)
So, here are my questions for those of you that have gone through this process yourself:
*1. What went through your minds when you finally decided to take that first step?
So, that’s where I’m at. I haven’t told anybody yet except my closest friend who has been very supportive. (making you - the good folks at Catholic.com the second folks to know!) I’m fairly active in my current parish, but feel like I want to begin my formal discernment somewhat ‘under the radar’, so rather than speaking with my pastor, I think I’ll go directly to the diocesan vocations director to discuss this with. (I’m afraid I may run scared if too many people I know personally find out, which may cause unwanted pressure to make a decision)
So, here are my questions for those of you that have gone through this process yourself:
*1. What went through your minds when you finally decided to take that first step?
- What was your first step?
- What was that first meeting like when you shared with a priest/vocations director that you felt you may have a calling? What kind of guidance was offered?
- Any other advice for me drawn from your own experiences?*