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Another answer:From a scriptural standpoint, becoming a deacon depends on whether or not a man is qualified from the outset. The Apostle Paul lays out the qualifications for a deacon in 1 Timothy chapter three.
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In the Catholic Church, if you are married, you must be at least 35 years of age to be ordained a deacon.

If you are celibate, you may be ordained a deacon at 25, if the local bishops conference has allowed this. (cf, CIC 1031).

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9y ago

According to the Code of Canon Law, candidates must ordinarily be 35 years of age to be ordained as deacons.

Exceptions can be made:

  • If approved by the local bishops' conference, a deacon who is celibate can be ordained at the age of 25.
  • Seminarians may be ordained to the diaconate on a transitional basis for a few months before they are ordained priests, in whcih case they may be only 24.
  • Members of the Anglican Ordinariate may be ordained deacon at the age of 25 even if they are married.
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10y ago

The guidelines vary across the different dioceses but in general a permanent deacon should be age 35 minimum and maximum 65 at ordination . Since there is a four year prep period, a candidate should be at least 30 and no more than 60 when applying. Transitional deacons should be at least 24 at you must be 25 according to canon law to be ordained to the priesthood.

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14y ago

No! there is no age limit as long as this deacon finish is theology and philosophy course and was ordained by Christ through the Bishops.

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10y ago

No, I believe that, as of 2014, you must be at least 24 to be ordained a deacon, individual dioceses have different regulations as to the minimum age for a permanent deacon.

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