Profile of a Candidate for Priesthood

in the Diocese of Buffalo

Desired Qualities in a Candidate are:
  

1. One who considers a personal relationship with God as an important and vital part of life. He shows evidence of working toward deepening his relationship with God. Prayer is a priority in his life.

 
2. One who has the ability and willingness to talk about his faith and experience of God in his life. The way he lives gives witness to his faith. He shows some current involvement in his local parish.

 
3. One who has a desire to serve others and make a difference in people’s lives by showing a genuine care and concern. He is motivated by the mission of Jesus, and has the ability to articulate that mission.

 
4. One who is willing to sacrifice personal and/or material gain for the service of the Gospel and the Church.

 
5. One who enjoys life, people, and has a sense of humor. He is comfortable with his humanity and has a sense of humility.

 
6. One who has a collaboration vision of ministry. He seeks to develop a variety of baptismal ministries among the people and enables them to function in those ministries.

 
7. One who recognizes the importance of the Church and the role of the Church as teachers. He possesses good communication skills and is open to learning.

 
8. One who forms and maintains healthy relationships with both men and women. He recognizes the need to both give and accept support from others. He is willing to commit himself to a celibate lifestyle for the Kingdom.

 
9. One who has good physical, mental and emotional health and is able to balance the various aspects of his life.