Discern your calling through prayer, reflection, and guidance from a trusted priest or spiritual director
Contact your local diocese, parish, or religious order to ask about vocation requirements
Meet the age, faith, and moral requirements set by the Church
Complete the required education, usually including a college degree or equivalent preparation
Study philosophy and theology at a seminary or approved institution
Apply to and be accepted into a seminary or formation program
Complete spiritual, academic, pastoral, and human formation
Receive the ministries and ordinations required by your Church
Be ordained as a deacon
Be ordained as a priest by a bishop
Continue ongoing formation and service in parish or ministry work