Called as a Priest

A priest is a man who:

• Is called by God to be an ordained minister of the Church
• Nourishes and fosters his relationship with God through prayer and service
• Joyfully proclaims and preaches the good news of Jesus Christ, and the faith of the Catholic Church
• Leads the Catholic community in worship and celebrates with them the sacraments of the Church
• Works to build up parish and other church communities in union with the bishop, other priests and the people of his diocese
• May serve as a chaplain to universities, hospitals, prisons, schools and the armed forces
• If a diocesan priest, promises to live a life of celibacy
• If a religious order priest, vows poverty, chastity and obedience in a religious community