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May 2009.
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Keep the faith!
ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD
(Photo
featuring the Resurrection of Christ. From the Louvre. Paris. Beside this, and across the world,
is the Church
of St Mary’s in
Maryborough. Queensland.
Australia).
INFORMATION
AND ANSWERS
HONEST AND DETAILED ANSWERS TO YOUR
QUESTIONS ON
CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD AND THE CHURCH
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section below:
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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?
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
Why can't women be ordained
I
still have many questions about my faith and about things in life. Sometimes I am not sure
what I think about some issues. Do people who are considering priesthoodhave to be people who have the answers to
people’s questions and be clear about everything
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a question that is not featured in the F.A.Q section below:
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Holy Spirit Seminary of Queensland
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)
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