If you're wondering about age limits for ordination, you're not alone. Many people consider the path to becoming a clergy member and pause to think about how age might play a role. In general, there is no strict age limit for ordination, but some dioceses may set their own guidelines.. In other words, a bishop can himself grant a dispensation, if he wants to ordain a 22-year-old to the transitional diaconate, or a 24-year-old to the priesthood; should he wish to ordain someone even younger, it's not impossible—but he has to seek a dispensation for that from Rome.
Become ordained online in the UK by filling out a free ordination form online from the Universal Life Church or Open Ministry. You won't be able to officiate legally binding marriages, but you can still speak during the ceremony. To authorize legal marriages, join a theological institution and get ordained by the Church of England.. How old do I have to be to get ordained? You are here: FAQ Home Ordination How old do I have to be to get ordained? There is no minimum age requirement to be ordained with the Universal Life Church.