He usually serves within a parish in a particular diocese. He promises celibacy , and obedience to his bishop . A prayerful process through which we try to discover God's desire for us in the circumstances of our lives. It is a way of listening to the voice of God in our experiences, in the scripture and in the church. Discernment is a means of sorting through the movements in our hearts and making the best choices among alternatives.
Vocational discernment is a mutual process done in dialog with others.
Evangelical means Gospel, thus this term means a way of life based on the Gospel through the practice of the virtues of poverty , chastity and obedience . All Christians are called to a practice of these Gospel virtues as appropriate to their state in life. The term is usually understood to mean the three vows or bonds of poverty , celibate chastity , and obedience as professed by those who choose to live a consecrated life. The process of education and spiritual development that takes place during the early months or years of joining a religious congregation. Those entering the diocesan priesthood are involved in formation during their seminary years.