The
Catholic Apostolic National Church
Priestly
Vocations & Religious Orders
Ordination
The
Catholic Apostolic National Church provides for the ordination of individuals
interested in the ministry through individual parish-guided study in Christ
the King Theological Seminary. Through this program, an
individual can, through study, prayer and discernment, determine whether
becoming ordained as a Deacon or Priest is truly what God has in store for
them. Seminarians enrolled in programs can complete their ministry practicum
working at parishes and missions. Individuals who express an interest in Holy
Orders are referred to the program to begin the application and discernment
process. Not everyone is called to serve the Lord in this capacity, and
acceptance in the programs is based upon many factors. Married and single men
are eligible for study, prayer and discernment, which may lead to an ordained,
sacramental ministry within the church. Individuals interested in the program
should email us for further information and to review the programs for
candidates.
Many
people come to vocations late in life, having raised a family, retired from the
"9 to 5", or seeking to leave some personal testimony of their love
of Christ, through the loving of others. Today, many people join religious
orders and serve in varying degrees. Some people serve, giving a small amount
of their daily lives in service, sacrificing time from family and friends to
help those they do not know. Others profess vows as nuns or brothers, becoming
“eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom” and taking vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience. Holy Orders, the sacramental gift of
the priesthood, calls men, married and single, to serve God in a way that is
truly unique. If you feel called to serve God, answer that call, come from
wherever you are in life, and bring your gifts to the table. There is no reason
to wait or hesitate.
Our
clergy serve in the immediate areas they reside in. Candidates with families
will not be asked to uproot their families and move. Unmarried religious and clergy
likewise will not be moved nor reassigned unless they so request. Priests,
Deacons, Nuns, Brothers and Laity can and do serve as missionaries to other
countries, feeding the hungry and caring for the ill, as well as providing
educational and spiritual nurturing. Can you give as little as a month of your
time helping others here in the
Interested in Religious Orders? Visit The Society of Christ The King, A Religious Order.
Interested in Military Chaplaincy? Visit The
Diocese for the Military Services .