Seminarian (noun)

A person who is studying to become a member of the clergy or who is studying theology in a seminary.

Origin:

The word 'seminarian' comes from the latin word 'seminarium' meaning a place for sowing seeds. it was first used in the 16th century to describe someone who was a student in a seminary, a place for training in a religious vocation.

Examples:

1. The young seminarian was eager to start his training and begin his journey to the priesthood.
2. The seminary was filled with seminarians from all over the world who were seeking to deepen their faith and knowledge.
3. The seminarian was dedicated to his studies and worked hard to become an effective leader in the church.
4. The seminarian struggled with his faith and questioned whether he was truly called to be a minister.
5. The retired bishop was once a seminarian and spoke of his time in the seminary with fondness and reverence.