Ordination

[crucifer]

I am 17, and I feel called to become an Episcopal Priest. I am confused though, and am slightly embarrased to tell people this. Is there anyone else here who feels called to an ordained position, or someone already ordained who could assist me?

 

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

I am not familiar with denominations, but I have indeed been called into the service of our Lord. What you need to do is talk to the leader of your specific congregation, I'm sure he or she has the necessary knowledge to guide you. If you have questions about callings, what you have been called for, etc, post again, otherwise, definately talk to a leader of your denomination.

 

[benedictine]

hey, crucifer. I have the same calling. The basic path is become a Lay Eucharistic Mister, then a seminarian, after college. As a seminarian, you will be a postulant from your Parish, and then at the approoval of your Bishop, you will be ordained as a deacon. After that, you are ordained as a priest. Who knows, one day you could be a Bishop or even the Presiding Bishop. All I think you should do now, is pray, read the Daily office, go to the Eucharist, and help around your Parish at VBS, etc.

 

[Kieron]

Hiya crucifer, I also have the same calling and it can be a very confusing (and really quite scary) thing to work through. I'd suggest finding someone whom you can confide in - maybe a friend or even your priest, I've found that it does help to talk with someone about, epspecially if they're been through/ or going through it themself. Its taken me 4 years to get to stage of acknowledging it for myself and then telling someone. I imagine that the process is slightly different here in the UK to you, so cant help you there