I used to think that I was impatient, but as it turns out, that's only true when I don't know what's going to happen next. The 5 more years that this process takes before I might (might!) become ordained isn't a big deal, because it's all laid out. Whew-- structure!
Here's what I've done so far:
- The Diocesan 1-year "Exploring Your Ministry" class.
- Regular meetings with my Parish Discernment group.
Here's what's left (as I understand it):
- Getting invited to BCOM (the Bishop's Commission on Ministry, a weekend-long interview).
- Serving a (roughly) 6-month lay internship in another parish.
- Going to seminary for 3 years.
- Becoming ordained as a transitional deacon/ serving a curacy.
- Getting ordained to the priesthood.
The next few years are going to be busy. Did I mention I got married less than a year ago? Right. Mr. M is incredibly supportive, but that certainly throws a few new issues my way.
It's going to be a heck of a ride...
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