1. This Is Just What Priests Do!

2. The Sacred Power of Priesthood

3. What Is a Vocation in the First Place?

4. God Said Go and I Said No

5. Signs of a Vocation to Priesthood and Characteristics of a Good Candidate

6. Developing a Spiritual Plan of Life

7. The Importance of a Spiritual Director

8. Hearing the Voice of God

9. The Seven Stages of a Diligent Discernment

10. Practical Ideas for Discerning Diocesan Priesthood

11. The Blessed Virgin Mary and Discernment Fears

12. How Do I Tell My Parents That I Want To Be a Priest?

13. Celibacy, Chastity, Charity, and Cheerfulness

14. My Path to Priesthood: When Do I Start?

15. The Application and Admissions Process

16. What is Seminary Like?

17. Prerequisites and Impediments to Diocesan Priesthood

18. Special Assignments for Diocesan Priests

19. Ordination Day

20. Discernment Rosary

21. Recommended Reading

22. Index of Questions