Interview a priest, sister, or brother

SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

1. Why did you become a priest, sister, or brother? 
2. When and how did you receive your call to become a priest, sister, or brother? 
3. What attracted you to your order? 
4. What do you like about this lifestyle? 
5. What advice would you give to a young person who is considering religious life? 
6. What is a typical day like for you? 
7. What role do you play in your community? 
8. What are your hobbies and interests? 
9. Do you ever get lonely? Do you wish you could be married and have children? 
10. What is one thing you dream of doing someday?

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Schedule a time to meet with someone in religious life: a Catholic brother, sister, or priest. Ask the questions above as well as any others that come to mind during the conversation. After the interview, write a short article about the person.