Steps to the Priesthood
Year | Phase of Religious Life | Course of Studies | Level of Holy Orders |
First Year | Postulancy | Liberal Arts | — |
Second Year | Reception of the Cassock/Novitiate | Ascetical and Mystical Theology | — |
Third Year | Novitiate (continued) | Philosophy | — |
Fourth Year | First Vows | Philosophy | Tonsure ![]() |
Fifth Year | Renewal of Vows | Theology | Porter ![]() ![]() |
Sixth Year | Renewal of Vows | Theology | Exorcist ![]() ![]() |
Seventh Year | Perpetual Vows | Theology | Subdiaconate ![]() ![]() |
Eighth Year | — | Theology | Priesthood ![]() |