Evaluation and 2 years as a Catholic

One thing about being a seminarian is that you're watched. There are detailed peer review procedures and the faculty keep their eyes on us every day. It's all to help weed out any problems. I know for certain, as a seminarian in formation today, that if a man makes it to ordination there are no problems with his life or personality that have not been addressed in some way. The process is thorough. In seminary, you learn a lot about yourself and how others view you. It's been an educational and humbling experience thus far.

Today was special for me in several ways. First, today is my second anniversary as a confirmed Catholic. Secondly, my dreaded "evaluation" meeting was tonight. At this meeting the seminary staff and I gather in a room while they point out anything I need to work on, explain what I'm doing well, and so on. Most importantly, they inform me whether or not I am to be advanced to the next year of studies and formation.

I am happy to report that the meeting went very well. The staff has happily recommended me for advancement to Theology I.

You can see where I was 1 year ago today and two years ago today (my Confirmation Day).

Thanks be to God!