Q: Must I wait to be called?

A: Being “called” is often misunderstood. God creates us all to accomplish certain missions in life. It takes an act of our own will to ask Our Lord for insight and guidance from the Holy Ghost to determine our personal purpose. It starts with us.

Q: Will there be any doubt in my mind that I am being called?

A:The greatest decisions we make in life are often made without certainty, but rather with trust in God. Mature thought, prayer, and advice from those who love you, is always indispensable, but in the end you must decide.

Q: What if I can’t decide?

A: Just take a first-step, whatever that first step may be for you. Do some research. Talk to your confessor. Make a retreat. Start a novena. If there is a nagging question in your mind, do something rather than remaining stagnant. Just don’t stop moving forward until you get your answer. Nagging questions or feelings are often indicators that we must move forward.

Q: How do I apply to go to an SSPX Seminary?

A: It all starts with contacting a Priest of the SSPX. You can do so at an SSPX Priory or Mass Center. It would be best to make an appointment with the Coordinator of a Mass Center, if this is where you intend to speak with a Priest, since the time a Priest has at a Chapel/Mass Center is limited due to travel. A Priory has 3 Priests in residence, and an appointment is usually easier to secure, but time is always limited with these busy Priests.

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Look up a time and place where you can make an SSPX retreat. There is always a list of times and places on the SSPX website. There, you will have time to speak with a Priest, and discuss a potential vocation.

Q: How do I apply to become a Brother or a Nun in the SSPX?

A: The requirements are less rigorous to become a Brother or Nun, but it still starts with contacting a Priest of the SSPX. A retreat is still the best way to do this. There is a list of both men’s and women’s retreats on the SSPX website.

Q: How do I apply to go to an FSSP seminary?

A: Go to the FSSP website. There you will find a list of requirements, and also a page that contains an application. It is still recommended to speak first with an FSSP Priest as well at a Chapel or Priory.