Catholic Priest
かとりっくしさい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Religious Workers
- Minor : Religious Workers
Summary
A profession that performs Mass and sacraments based on Catholic doctrine, providing spiritual guidance to believers and managing church operations.
Description
Catholic priests are appointed after studying theology and canon law at seminary and receiving ordination. Their main duties include celebrating Sunday Mass and administering sacraments (such as baptism, weddings, confession, etc.), providing guidance and support to believers through sermons, managing and operating the church, and participating in social welfare activities. They also provide spiritual care through face-to-face meetings and visits with believers, and contribute to the formation of regional communities in collaboration with dioceses and religious orders.
Future Outlook
Although the number of believers is expected to continue decreasing due to declining birthrates and aging population, demand for spiritual support in local communities and social welfare activities is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Devout / Empathetic / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Seminary Graduate → Assistant Priest (Curate) → Parish Priest → Diocesan Bishop → Archbishop
Required Skills
Administration of Sacraments / Biblical Theology / Knowledge of Canon Law / Latin / Sermon Preparation
Recommended Skills
Community Management / Counseling Skills / Language Skills / Social Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Dialogue skills in sermons and counseling are important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Learning specialized knowledge such as theology and canon law is essential. |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental stress during counseling on believers' troubles, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for specialized mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordination (Priestly Ordination)
- Seminary Completion
Aliases
- Catholic Priest
- Priest
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- Anglican Priest
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