Step One: Internal Discernment

This part may involve many years. Some people think about priesthood for a long time ~ even from youth. Some, after discovering the call, act on it right away. Others discover this call only later in life (for some, much later). A good portion of internal discernment involves reflection, prayer, and listening to God. Being involved in one’s parish, going to Mass regularly, receiving the sacraments, attempting some type of Christian or community service, and trying to live a good Christian moral life are just some of the ways that often help to bring one’s call into focus.  If the person, after prayer and thought, feels that he has been called by God to the priesthood and decides that he wants to proceed, he can then begin the application process.  Our Diocesan Vocation Director is ready to assist individuals discern his call from God.