What personal qualifications does a man need to study for the priesthood?
To study for the priesthood you must be a Roman Catholic man who:
  • is genuinely interested in service to Jesus Christ and the Church
  • actively participates in the life of a parish       
  • is single and free from any vows, relationships or impediments that would prevent him from fully giving himself to the priesthood
  • has an active faith relationship with Jesus which is fostered through personal prayer and the sacraments
  • feels called to serve God and His Church and experiences a desire to be a priest
  • has a generous spirit which allows him to be aware of, and willing to serve, the needs of others
  • has a willingness to live a healthy celibate lifestyle and make a permanent commitment to that life
  • has a willingness to enter the seminary
  • has the support and recommendation of his pastor
  • is in good health
  • has good intellectual and intelligence capabilities