www.vocation.com - Should you finish your studies before joining the semi

	Patrick asks: I was a student of AMA Computer Learning Center in Computer System Design and Programming with 2 or 3 years of studies and now I am a graduating student during the next years. I was attending the search-in program at another religious congregation. My psychological and entrance examination are passed, but you need to finish your Bachelor AB or BS. In another congregation, same, then passed my exams. The Vocation Director was to observe my subjects in Computer; they will soon be in progress. My question was: "what is most important: that the student finish studies? A high school graduate? A college student? Or a college graduate? "
	Dear Patrick, The most important thing is to be ready to do what God wants, when he wants. The level of studies you need to enter the seminary will be determined by the seminary. Some seminaries will only accept those who already have a Bachelors, others accept seminarians who are only starting college. The rule of thumb is, if you feel a call and are accepted into the seminary, join and don't put it off to study more. You will study what you need in the seminary. God bless.


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