Priest
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Religious Workers
- Minor : Religious Workers
Summary
A professional in religious organizations who conducts worship and rituals, provides spiritual care to believers, and transmits teachings.
Description
Priests conduct worship and liturgical services in churches or religious facilities, deliver sermons to convey doctrines, handle consultations and spiritual care for believers, and provide community support. They perform rituals (weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc.), manage dioceses, conduct visitation counseling, and engage in a wide range of activities, fulfilling roles as religious and social leaders.
Future Outlook
Although the situation remains challenging due to declining birthrates, aging population, and decreasing number of believers, opportunities for gaining new believers and social contributions are expected through online worship and community support.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Patient / Strong ethics / Strong sense of responsibility / Tolerant
Work Style
Full-time / Itinerant / Online worship / Sunday and holiday work / Volunteer
Career Path
Assistant Priest → Priest → Senior Priest → Bishop → Senior Clergy
Required Skills
Community leadership / Conducting worship services / Counseling (pastoral care) / Sermon preparation / Theological knowledge / Understanding of religious texts
Recommended Skills
Counseling / Facilitation / Foreign languages (missionary activities) / Music instruction (hymns) / Social welfare knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To guide people through sermons and counseling, and build trusting relationships. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high mental load from spiritual care and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Accounting tasks are often handled by dedicated staff. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordination qualification
- Seminary graduation
Aliases
- Clergy
- Religious leader
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