Great question. One of the biggest problems in the Church today (at least in the Church in America today), with regards to vocations, is the number of young people discerning a vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life that have large college debts. These debts must be paid before they can enter Religious Life, and in most cases before a Diocese will accept a candidate for seminary. The grants mentioned in the video are to help payoff those college debts.
I hope that helps - if not, let me know. You can also check out the "label" under the post for "debt". It will take you to a number of articles on the subject.
Ah, ok. Makes complete sense. I was worried that somehow the various orders were demanding cash from applicants, a payment-in-kind for the years of support they'd receive, a kind of 21st-century dowry.
I'm glad that's NOT the case! Thanks for the explanation.
Not sure I understand -- did not receive a grant for what? One needs a grant to enter a religious order?
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ReplyDeleteGreat question. One of the biggest problems in the Church today (at least in the Church in America today), with regards to vocations, is the number of young people discerning a vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life that have large college debts. These debts must be paid before they can enter Religious Life, and in most cases before a Diocese will accept a candidate for seminary. The grants mentioned in the video are to help payoff those college debts.
I hope that helps - if not, let me know. You can also check out the "label" under the post for "debt". It will take you to a number of articles on the subject.
In Christ,
RCV
Ah, ok. Makes complete sense. I was worried that somehow the various orders were demanding cash from applicants, a payment-in-kind for the years of support they'd receive, a kind of 21st-century dowry.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that's NOT the case! Thanks for the explanation.