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Commits
to a specific geographic area
(a diocese or archdiocese).
Promises
obedience to the bishop of
the (arch)diocese.
Promises
celibacy.
Promises
to live a simple life-style
but is responsible for his
own financial affairs. He owns
property, retains wages earned,
and plans for his own retirement.
Most likely
will be involved in parish
ministry. He may also serve
as a hospital, school, or military
chaplain. He may serve as a
seminary administrator or faculty
member, a vocation director,
canon lawyer, community organizer,
or in other special assignments
within his diocese.
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Lives in community
with other priests and religious
brothers, and serves wherever
needed. Some communities are
worldwide.
Takes a vow of obedience
to discern God’s will
in the context of the needs
of the religious community
and the people it serves.
Takes a vow of celibate
chastity.
Takes a vow of poverty,
meaning that members of the
community hold all things in
common.
Practices the spirituality
of the community’s founder
and commits himself to the
charisms (mission) of the community.
Examples of charisms are education,
preaching, missionary work,
and serving the poor.
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