They pray and study in seminary.
he spent 9 years becoming a priest but never became one
he spent 9 years becoming a priest but never became one
The short answer is "no". It is not, strictlly, necessary and there have been many examples in history when ordination to the priesthood or episcopacy has happened directly from the lay state. It has, however, been a long-established custom for ordination to the diaconate to be normative before ordination as a priest.
By finding what the machines cannot do and becoming an expert at it.
Paralegal certification can prepare you for two things. One, becoming a paralegal, which is essentially a legal assistant. Someone who is trained to specifically aid lawyers and help them prepare cases for trials. Two, it is one path you can take on the road to becoming a lawyer.
Prepare for one.
a priest would know the answer to that. if you are able to find a celibate one that is.
The main document one will have to prepare before death will be one's "Will." After that, it is important to have documents that show proof you are the owner of bank accounts, health-spending accounts, and life-insurance and retirement funds.
On the Job training as a bishop, archbishop and cardinal.
Learn to be a guitarist.
In Biblical times, one had to be selected by the relgious leader of the country, such as a high priest or pagan priest. One would be blessed and announced king before the previous one died. Haha only one minute ago!! -From a guy in NY
Before offering the sign of peace, the priest typically says, "The peace of the Lord be with you always." The congregation responds, "And with your spirit." This exchange fosters a sense of community and reconciliation among the worshippers before they share a sign of peace with one another.