Priest Job Description Template
A Priest is responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to a congregation. They typically deliver sermons, lead prayer services, and perform other religious ceremonies. In some cases, they may also provide counseling and guidance to individuals or families.
Priest Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a religious leader within the community
- Provide spiritual guidance and support to parishioners
- Conduct religious ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms
- Preach sermons and deliver homilies
- administer sacraments
- Oversee the operations of the church and its staff
Objectives
- To lead and oversee religious services and ceremonies.
- To promote and interpret the faith through sermons and other public appearances.
- To provide spiritual guidance and support to parishioners.
- To administer the sacraments of the church.
- To perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other rites.
Priest Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- A priest must be ordained by a bishop in the Catholic Church. He must also be a man. There are no specific academic requirements, but most priests have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees.