What are the qualities of the priesthood? |
Candidates for the priesthood should exemplify the following:
- A love for the Catholic faith
- Generosity
- A desire to help other people
- A personal relationship with God
- A capacity and desire to learn
- A respect for other people
- Openness to other cultures and ethnic groups
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Good social skills
- The ability to enjoy one’s own company and a variety of friendships
- The courage to take risks
- A healthy self-image
- The ability to state an opinion that might differ from that of others
- Devotion to prayer
- The ability to voice opinion that might differ from that of others
- Age appropriate maturity
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| What is the Priesthood? |
| The priesthood is a divinely instituted sacrament begun by Christ at the Last Supper in order to continue His ministry in the world... |
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| Newly Ordained Priests |
| "Follow me!" How much faith and courage does it take to answer Christ's call - without reservation? Mark relates the story of Christ recruiting his first disciples. |
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| Priests' Testimonials |
| As for me, I grew up in a world very different from the world today, but in the end situations are similar... |
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| Seminarians' Testimonials |
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| Diocesan and religious priests |
| A diocesan priest ordinarily serves the Church within a well-defined geographical area (a diocese)... |
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| Qualities of the priesthood |
| Candidates for the priesthood should exemplify a personal relationship with God, love for ther Catholic faith, a desire to help others and other characteristics... |
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| Life of a parish priest |
| The parish priest does a little bit of everything. He is sometimes described as a jack of all trades... |
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