Frequently asked
questions:
What kind of
subjects do you study to be a priest?
Is the study
you do in preparation for priesthood easier than University study?
How much do you
get paid?
Is it true that
priests aren’t allowed to own things and they not allowed to do the things that
ordinary people do like, catch up with friends, drink alcohol, go to parties
etc?
What is the reason for catholic
priests not being able to marry? Is priesthood lonely?
Is being a
priest a "more holy" way of living than others? Is it the best way of
being a Christian?
What is the position of the
Church on Gay (homosexually oriented) people becoming priests?
Do priests have special
hobbies, sports or interests
Do you have to
pray all the time?
Were you from a really
religious family?
Do you enjoy
your work
Is there a special uniform or dress code for
priests?
Why be a priest today if being a
lay person is such an important role, especially when lay people today have so
many different ways of being involved in church life and the community
How do you cope with sad times
like visiting sick people and doing funerals
My friends sometimes tease me about the
faults they have seen or have read about in the church. They point out the
mistakes and the sinfulness of some people who call themselves Christians and
note the sinfulness of even some people who have exercised leadership in the
church. How do we deal with this if we will be public figures in the church
Check out the
official website at www.catholicpriesthood.com
The answers provided in this document are sincerely offered
as personal reflections in order to assist people with questions about
priesthood. Careful reflection and revision has occurred to ensure that the
answers are consistent with the official teachings of the Roman Catholic
Church. Although we stress that effort has been made to be consistent, accurate
and faithful, opinions and comments expressed that do not come from official
church teachings are the personal responses of the writer and are not
necessarily the official position of the Archbishop of Brisbane. We are happy
to post further clarifications if you have any questions or observations.
Signed, Fr. Paul Kelly)