How Long Does It Take to Become a Catholic Priest?
Deciding If Priesthood Is for You There is no age limit in becoming a priest–some men decide at a young age and some decide after they have already begun a different career. In order to be a priest, you do have to be Catholic and single. If you are considering priesthood, then the first part of the process is usually to pray daily and attend Mass at least weekly as well as get involved in educational and service activities in your local parish. You also will want to talk to your priest about the career and even participate in vocation awareness retreats. At this stage, it is important to gather as much information as possible. Before applying to a seminary, you first work with a vocation director. This director helps you on your spiritual path. As you come upon certain questions, concerns or issues, the vocation director helps you answer your questions and decide what is right for you. You and your director should have an open and honest relationship and identify any character traits
