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Community Life

A seminarian must live as an active member of the community, committed to the life and discipline of the college seminary. The daily challenge to live in harmony with others, balancing his personal schedule and developing healthy relationships, is one of the most immediate ways a seminarian prepares for the priesthood and a life of service in a parish.

Along with the faculty and staff, all seminarians, and especially those in leadership positions, share responsibility and accountability for creating an environment of personal and communal growth. In this environment, civility, cleanliness, mutual respect and appropriate concern for others are expected and fostered as the external expression of a life of charity.

A CELIBATE LIFESTYLE – The commitment to celibacy is one of the fundamental expressions of the radical call of Jesus to be a disciple for the sake of the reign of God. A seminarian is required to live a celibate lifestyle. This personal commitment to celibacy as a preparation for the priesthood is a growth process nurtured and supported by the seminary community.

WORK ASSIGNMENTS – Each seminarian is given work assignments or other responsibilities on campus. These assignments are a contribution to the cost of his seminary education and an aspect of formation in community life.