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priest celebrating mass.jpg Questions and Answers adapted from brochure published by Archdiocese of Baltimore. Photo from Diocese of Buffalo.
Is the daily life of a priest interesting?
If I decide to go to the seminary to "give it a try" am I committed for life?
What are the qualities the Church looks for in a candidate for the Priesthood?
Why do seminarians have to do so much study?
How does someone become a priest?
I am not all that holy - can I still be a priest?
If I am attracted to the priestly life, does that mean God is calling me to be a priest?
Can priests do anything they want for recreation and fun?
Do Priests get Paid?
Isn't it lonely being a priest?
Will priests ever be allowed to get married?
Why can't priests get married?
Are most priests happy in their vocations, in their lives and in their work for Christ?
Can I be happy in my life if I don't follow God's plan for me?
How do I know what God is calling me to do?
What are some vocations I may be called to follow?
What exactly is a "vocation"?
What is a priest?
Catechism on the Priesthood
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