Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR POTENTIAL SEMINARIANS
A man aspiring to the priesthood should...

	Practice his faith by attending weekly Mass, go to confession regularly and pray in some way each day.
	Be physically and psychologically healthy.
	Be willing to study, learn, and acquire new knowledge.
	Have a basic understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
	Begin receiving monthly spiritual direction from a priest (ask your parish priest).
	Have a desire to live as a priest and submit to the apostolic authority of the Bishop.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A man wishing to be a priest should contact the Vocation Director. Following an interview, the applicant will receive or be mailed an application packet, which will include the following:

	Confidential Application Form
	Autobiographical Guide
	Reference List Form
	Release of Information Form
	Medical Examination Form
	Criminal Background Check Form
	Code of Conduct Policy Form

Applicants must provide and/or send the following information to the Vocation Office:

	Current Baptismal Certificate of an applicant
	Current Confirmation Certificate of an applicant
	Certificate of Canonical Marriage of parents
	Transcripts of academic records from high school and colleges. Official transcripts of academic records from high school and college must be sent directly to the Vocation Office from each institution.
	Current psychological examination (appointment set up through the Vocation Office).
	Recent photograph

For more information or answers to questions, please send an e-mail to the Vocation Director.

Diocese of Fargo
5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A
Fargo, ND 58104-7605
Phone: 701-356-7900
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