Thinking about becoming a Priest

[Gold_Crusader]

Lately, I have had some thoughts. I believe I may be called to the priest hood. I can talk in front of large crowds, I can give advice, and Im good with people. Im 15 years old and have gone to private schools all my life. ( No public school. ) I feel a strong connection with my spiritual life, but I believe I need to pray more. I am constantly reminded of my call to the priest hood. I do not know if these are signs or not. Im just afraid that priests have no fun. I really do not know the social life of a priest. My hobbies include cars, and guitar. Also I enjoy watching funny shows, and good movies. I do not go to Church on Sunday often, but do go every Friday at school. My parents do not really take us to church often. My mom has back problems and it hurts for her to get up so early in the morning, so I usually take it easy and pray that day. Please, anyone with some advice, please tell me. I would like to hear from some priests too, lol. Oh, and I could not find the right forum for this thread sorry. Thanks. - Stevie ( Gold Crusader )

 

[Dauphin]

Lately, I have had some thoughts. I believe I may be called to the priest hood. I can talk in front of large crowds, I can give advice, and Im good with people. Im 15 years old and have gone to private schools all my life. ( No public school. ) I feel a strong connection with my spiritual life, but I believe I need to pray more. I am constantly reminded of my call to the priest hood. I do not know if these are signs or not. Im just afraid that priests have no fun. I really do not know the social life of a priest. My hobbies include cars, and guitar. Also I enjoy watching funny shows, and good movies. I do not go to Church on Sunday often, but do go every Friday at school. My parents do not really take us to church often. My mom has back problems and it hurts for her to get up so early in the morning, so I usually take it easy and pray that day. Please, anyone with some advice, please tell me. I would like to hear from some priests too, lol. Oh, and I could not find the right forum for this thread sorry. Thanks. - Stevie ( Gold Crusader )

I think it’s fantastic that you feel you might have a vocation!

My first piece of advice would be to begin attending Mass at least every Sunday. This is a day of obligation, meaning that the Catholic Church require every Catholic to present themselves at Mass every Sunday. If you’re aware of this obligation, but refuse to do it, then you’re in a state of grave sin.

Since you don’t seem aware of the Sunday obligation, I don’t feel you’re in a state of grave sin, so just begin attending and you’ll be fine (no need for confession).

My second piece of advice would be to begin regular confession. Once a month is normal. It can be daunting, but everyone sins, so regular confession is a good idea. It’s essential to go to confession if you feel you’ve committed a mortal sin. You also shouldn’t receive the Eucharist at Mass if you think you’ve committed a mortal sin. If you already know these things, I apologize, but I just want to make sure you know them.

My final piece of advice would be to talk to a priest about your vocation. He’s probably the best person to give you the details of a preist’s social life

 

[Lepanto]

Lately, I have had some thoughts. I believe I may be called to the priest hood. I can talk in front of large crowds, I can give advice, and Im good with people. Im 15 years old and have gone to private schools all my life. ( No public school. ) I feel a strong connection with my spiritual life, but I believe I need to pray more. I am constantly reminded of my call to the priest hood. I do not know if these are signs or not. Im just afraid that priests have no fun. I really do not know the social life of a priest. My hobbies include cars, and guitar. Also I enjoy watching funny shows, and good movies. I do not go to Church on Sunday often, but do go every Friday at school. My parents do not really take us to church often. My mom has back problems and it hurts for her to get up so early in the morning, so I usually take it easy and pray that day. Please, anyone with some advice, please tell me. I would like to hear from some priests too, lol. Oh, and I could not find the right forum for this thread sorry. Thanks. - Stevie ( Gold Crusader )

Check out the Vocations room elsewhere on this forum. You’ll get lots of help there.

 

[scylla]

It sounds like something you should consider.

Your skills and hobbies are not things that you leave behind as a Priest, these are things you can enjoy and share. Priests are not cookie cutter people, they each have their own hobbies and talents that they can use and even share with people.

Jesus was a carpenter, Peter was a fisherman and Jesus had him go fishing after he followed Jesus.
You do leave your life behind when you follow Jesus, but you bring your talents and passions with you to share with people, or to use in your life.

That doesn’t mean that you go up to the altar with a guitar but after Mass you can play, teach, or just do it as a hobby, the same with other things you are involved with.

God Bless
Scylla

 

[MTCatholicKid]

Im in your boat my friend…i think about my future a lot and i look at my ability to understand my faith more than many in my catholic high school…my interest in faith and thoelogy is higher than most as well. I firmly believe that preists live full lives, and fun isn’t an issue. The deciever satan wants you to think being a priest is a boring life. To be a priest is a very noble calling and though there are many that think it is flawed because of todays social view…No SEX? No big deal! sex is misconstrued today as somthing casual when it is holy…and your life will be full as a priest and you will get graces not to worry or be tempted by sex

you will be happiest serving others, God Bless You and your decisions

 

[Tim_Kirchoff]

You sound a lot like me, but I make it to Mass on Sunday… well, actually, it’s usually Saturday night, and I’m not that into cars… and I haven’t played and musical instruments since third grade… and I tend to get a little nervous in front of large groups… but besides that, you sound like me! Both of you who mentioned that you are considering priesthood, come check out this thread!

forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=161308&page=20

No SEX? No big deal! sex is misconstrued today as somthing casual when it is holy…and your life will be full as a priest and you will get graces not to worry or be tempted by sex

Amen to that!

 

[chicago]

Priests certainly “have fun” in all kinds of varied ways.

I know priests who are into travel, who like model railroads, who restore historic fire trucks, who are musicians and artists. I know priests who enjoy radio communications and who find trains/transportation to be an avocation. Some priests love history or movies or television. Some priests play sports. My pastor likes to bike. One priest I know has run the Chicago marathon. A one time associate pastor at my parish was a big Bears fan and went to games whenever he could. I even know a priest who enjoyed playing the lottery. His brother priests would buy him tickets for Christmas. Some priests like to get together for card games or other forms of socialization one night a week. Certain priests are even connesouirs of wine or beer. Others love the outdoors and nature. There are priests who are craftsmen; priests who love study and scholastics.

Priests are normal human beings, just like you and me. So there are all kinds of opportunities for them to enjoy life to its full!

 

[Gold_Crusader]

Thank you all very much. I would still like some more information if anyone has any. I believe the hardest part on becoming a priest is giving up women. I am a lustful guy, ( Being Honest. ) and that is my downfall. I believe everyone has a bad sin habit, and mine is lust. But besides that, I really do feel the call towards priest hood. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[chicago]

Thank you all very much. I would still like some more information if anyone has any. I believe the hardest part on becoming a priest is giving up women. I am a lustful guy, ( Being Honest. ) and that is my downfall. I believe everyone has a bad sin habit, and mine is lust. But besides that, I really do feel the call towards priest hood. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated!

You are fifteen. Such is all too typical concern at your age. Take heart. With time and maturity, prayer and perseverance, perspective and self control will come.

But, life is always a struggle, also… even for priests. So just keep struggling and searching to find the proper balance in life, despite your failures. (A good priest might even offer well learned insight and practical advice in this regard.) As long as you do that, you will be well on your way to a healthy, chaste life whether it is as a priest, a married man, or a single guy.

 

[scylla]

If you are a lustful guy, then the Priesthood might be just for you as a wife is not really a solution to the lust issue, that is something many of us, even married have to conquer. Lust is something that needs to be worked on, maybe you should start a thread on that.

It is tough these days with the way women dress and act, and sometimes I think as a married man might be better if I went cold turkey. But we are all different and it really depends on who you are and your vocation.

I do many times wish I went for the Priesthood but I was married before I came back to the Church. Don’t get me wrong I love to be married but being married isn’t the cure for lust, or all happy happy joy joy. I am saying this having one of the most perfect marriages anyone could have.

Dedication to Christ takes sacrifice and sometimes we need to think of what is the right thing to do.

God Bless
Scylla

 

[Lepanto]

Thank you all very much. I would still like some more information if anyone has any. I believe the hardest part on becoming a priest is giving up women. I am a lustful guy, ( Being Honest. ) and that is my downfall. I believe everyone has a bad sin habit, and mine is lust. But besides that, I really do feel the call towards priest hood. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated!

Lusting is committing adultery in one’s heart. It makes no difference if you’re married, single, or a priest.

You should discuss your situation with a vocations director. Let us know how you’re doing.