Qualities that make a good priest …

• A personal relationship with God as evidenced by prayer
  
• Love for the Catholic Church and its teachings
  
• Generosity
  
• Ability to work well with others
  
• Interest in serving people
  
• Respect for other people
  
• Openness to different races, ethnic groups and cultures
  
• Normal social skills
  
• Capacity and desire to learn
  
• Healthy self-image
  
• Ability to spend time alone
  
• Courage to take risks