[header] How to become an episcopal priest [title] Test your vocation initially in prayer and by participating in ministry opportunities in your congregation. [step] You are known as an aspirant during this initial phase in the ordination process. [title] Explore your vocation within your congregation.
[substeps] Ask your rector to pray with you and tell him or her that you are exploring the possibility that you are called to ordination as a priest. You will meet with representatives of the congregation, usually the vestry (the elected lay leadership of the congregation) if your priest agrees that you may have a vocation.