Gambaran Proses Pengambilan Keputusan Menjadi Imam Katolik Pada Imam Generasi Z

A priest is a man who chooses to live a celibate life and fully dedicates himself to
God through service to others. The call to priesthood is a response to God’s will
that is experienced personally and deeply. In the process, becoming a priest is not
a simple decision, but involves various considerations and complex inner
struggles. Decision-making is a process in which a person chooses among several
alternative options based on certain considerations. This study aims to determine
how the decision-making process of becoming a priest among Generation Z takes
place. The research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach.
The data collection technique was carried out through semi-structured interviews
with five subjects who are Generation Z priests. The results of the study show that
the decision-making process of becoming a priest begins with an initial interest in
priesthood, followed by a consideration phase marked by doubts and inner
conflicts, and reaches a turning point that strengthens the decision to become a
priest. This process is influenced by personal experience, social relationships, and
deep and continuous spiritual experiences.