Ever wonder "How can I become a Priest?" |
Stage 1: Orientation This first year is an year for discernment, a time to know more about your call to diocesan priesthood and also to acquire various skills in Prayer, Communication and English Stage 2: Philosophy (Two Years)This stage will lead one to more maturity. It will help you to understand more about your vocation to priesthood. It will give a good understanding of Human Person, of the World and of God. By using the different tools of Philosophy you will be trained to use your reason and slowly you will start seeing things with a reflective and critical mind. Stage 3: Theology (Four Years) In this stage the students are matured enough to take a decision on their future life. Apart from acquiring a deep knowledge of the Bible and Church teaching, here they concentrate more on their future ministry, grow more in spiritual life, develop pastoral interest and various skills needed for various ministries in the parish.
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The place where young Catholics are trained for priesthood is known as Seminary. Seminary, thus, is an institution run by the Catholic Church for educating and preparing men to be priests. The name of the Seminary in Namibia is St. Charles Lwanga Major Seminary in Klein Windhoek. Its motto is: “United in the Word to Shepherd”
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