Choosing religious life or diocesan priesthood
- Basic Facts
- Religious Life
- What sizeorder are you looking for?
- Where do you wish this order to be located? Is geography important?
- What is the median age of the members of the order?
- What is the financial status of the order?
- How large are the local communities of the order?
- Where are most of the members of the order working?
- Is everyone expected to be involved in church ministry?
- Diocesan Priesthood
- How would you contrast your diocese with other dioceses?
- Can you imagine feeling at home in this diocese for the rest of your life?
- What are the attributes and deficits of this diocese?
- What living arrangements are possible for priests in this diocese?
- What is the sense of fraternity, support among the priests?
- What kinds of ministry are open to you?
- Charisma
- What is the spirituality of the group?
- What is the focus of ministry for this group?
- What is the formation process for this group?
- Who do you know that lives out the spirit of this group?
- What is the group’s reputation for service?
- What vows does this group make? How are they interpreted and lived out?
- What is the leadership style or structure of authority of this group?
- General
- What is the education requirement of this group?
- What educational opportunities does this group offer?
- Would you have peers if you joined this group?
- How is placement for ministry and community worked out?
- What is the experience of present candidates?
- What is the screening process like (Expect it to be tough!)
- What are the financial expectations of the candidate?
- What financial benefits are offered (salary, stipends, continuing education funds, pension, retirement, health insurance?)
- What kind of play, recreation, vacation and leisure can you expect?