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Vocation Information

Our main aim is to give both those already ordained as Priests or Ministers the opportunity to return to service in the Vineyard of the Lord as Pastors. Those who do not hold Apostolic Succession in either Roman, Orthodox or Old Catholic will be sub -conditionally  ordained as  Catholic Priests.  Those who want to found internet ministries  or who can’t wait to be a Bishop need not apply. You will be expected to show sympathy understanding and concern for all people with a priestly and   prayerful response to those who turn to you for help. You will also be expected to understand the Sacraments and the spiritual response that these sacraments generate. You must feel called to the ordained ministry. Candidates both ordained and lay are asked to familiarise themselves with the various Catholic Traditions. There are many wonderful educational sites which tell in full the history of the various communities which make up the Catholic Church. Within this group  are the Orthodox and Roman Catholic & Old Roman Catholic traditions as well as Old Catholic and Independent Catholic Jurisdictions. In common with all these communities, is the fact that they celebrate the  Sacraments and hold valid Orders through the  Apostolic Succession? These communities have different traditions and range from extreme conservative to very liberal and candidates are asked to approach same with an open mind but to make themselves fully aware of the training and the difference between each community. What suits one may not suit others, some choose to ordain female  priests, and others do not. The requirements of each community for intending candidates for ordination vary considerably but it is fair to say that a priest should be well prepared for service but educationally and spiritually.