Generally, men who become priest describe have felt "called" by God which is why we call the priesthood a vocation (Latin vocare - to call). A potential priest has to go 4-7 years to the seminary where he is trained in prayer, academics, pastoral ministry, theology, philosophy, etc. About 6 months before he is to be ordained he is ordained to the transitional diaconate. Then he is ordained by a set of three bishops to the priesthood. Diocesan priests go to seminary for a shorter time than order priest.
Yes, a Catholic priest can adopt a child, as long as he meets the legal requirements and follows the guidelines set by the church.
Yes, if he had been married and had been a priest in a similar religion - Orthodox or Anglican. He may keep his wife when he becomes a Catholic priest. A Catholic man who is a widower can also become a priest but may not remarry.
No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop
It depends on what kind of parish. If he is Catholic, then no, he can not marry because he is already "married" to mother church. However, if he is an Ipiscable priest and is married, but deciedes to become Catholic, then he may be a married Catholic priest.
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no, he wished he had become a Lutheran minister.
Yes, if married in a Catholic ceremony to be valid in the Catholic Church. However, if proper papers are filled out and non Catholic party agrees to vows of catholic party and catholic requirements about raising children, permanent marriage, etc., then Catholic may be married in protestant church without priest being present. Contact a priest for further details
No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop
In theory, any Catholic male can be elected pope. In practice, the election is usually done among the cardinals, and I suspect it's fairly unlikely that a married priest - who would be sort of an outsider within the Catholic community - becomes either a cardinal or a pope.
Roman Catholic AnswerSpeak to your priest about the Knights of Columbus or the Knights of Malta. Ask where the nearest local chapter is, and see if there is a member you know who will sponsor you.
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No you are not a born catholic but you can be born into a family that is catholic. To become catholic you must be baptized