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Karmastrike
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How old can do you have to be to go into a seminary for the priesthood? I am 16 years old at the moment, and I am in high school. How much does it cost as well?
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Allen537
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Once you graduate from high school, you would be eligible to enter a college seminary, where undergraduate students begin their studies for priesthood. This was how I started out.
Or you can wait until you have completed your degree, at which time you may enter the major seminary, where the men do graduate studies in Theology.
The age is not so much a factor as level of education is.
I hope this helps.
Or you can wait until you have completed your degree, at which time you may enter the major seminary, where the men do graduate studies in Theology.
The age is not so much a factor as level of education is.
I hope this helps.
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SuscipeMeDomine
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You have to be at least 25 to be ordained a priest and at least 23 to be ordained a transitional deacon:
Can. 1031 §1. The presbyterate is not to be conferred except on those who have completed the twenty-fifth year of age and possess sufficient maturity; an interval of at least six months is to be observed between the diaconate and the presbyterate. Those destined to the presbyterate are to be admitted to the order of deacon only after completing the twenty-third year of age.
Beyond that, talk to the vocation director for your diocese or the religious order you are interested in. They’ll be able to give you further information.
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marchoi
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As others have stated already, there is no age limit, strictly speaking, for entering seminary. If you’re thinking diocesan priesthood, there’s the two options - college seminary and major seminary. Major seminary requires you to have a degree already, whereas college seminary is like a college. So here are the two possible tracks:
1 - Go to college seminary after high school. Study four years of philosophy. After college seminary, go to major seminary, where you will study four years of theology.
2 - Go to college after high school. Study whatever. After you get your degree, go to major seminary, where you will study two years of philosophy, followed by four years of theology.
Age is not really a factor. I’ve got friends in seminary at various ages. One is a college seminarian who went to seminary straight out of high school. Another is a college seminarian in his first year of seminary, but he transferred after two years of regular college. Another is a major seminarian, straight out of college. Another is a major seminarian, a couple years out of college.
As for cost, most dioceses (if not all) will cover your educational expenses. Furthermore, there are numerous opportunities out there for scholarships - Knights of Columbus are huuuuuge supporters of vocations, and parishes are always supportive of well. And I think there’s also an education fund - Mater Ecclesiae, I want to say - that supports vocations. A friend of mine received a grant from them to pay off her loans so that she could enter the Dominicans. Do NOT let financial concerns stop you from exploring the priesthood.
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CarmeliteGirl25
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Excuse me while I hijack the thread
, but is your friend Sr. Lauren Franko?? (I know she has a religious name now, but I can’t remember it 
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scylla
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In many areas you can enter Seminary right out of High School, I would talk to your vocations director as their job is to help you discern your vocation. They will answer your questions and usually have meetings available for those interested in the Seminary.
I went to one and you sit in a living room type setting and get to ask what you need to know so you can figure what you need to do.
As far as cost, most of the time as long as you finish it is paid for by the parish, Knights of Columbus, etc. This varies from area to area but as someone else said, do not let cost stop you. I come from a poor family and my brother went to seminary with no problem for many years.
In Christ
Scylla
I went to one and you sit in a living room type setting and get to ask what you need to know so you can figure what you need to do.
As far as cost, most of the time as long as you finish it is paid for by the parish, Knights of Columbus, etc. This varies from area to area but as someone else said, do not let cost stop you. I come from a poor family and my brother went to seminary with no problem for many years.
In Christ
Scylla
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marchoi
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You mean Sr. Maria Teresa of the Sacred Heart?Excuse me while I hijack the thread
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hxcCatholic413
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hi Karmastrike I am 18 years old and will probably be attending a college seminary this fall. My diocese will pay the full room and board, but you are responsible for the tuition. I know that some dioceses will pay the full tuition during your first year of college. If I was you in your place I would contact your vocation director, he can give you a great deal of help and support.
God Bless
God Bless
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