ARE RELIGIOUS SVD PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS SVD BROTHERS THE SAME?
YES and NO. Yes. They are similar because both are religious (they take the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience), missionaries (can be sent to foreign lands and people of other cultures or nationalities), exclusive for men, and possessing the desire to serve God and His people. No. They differ in the following: a) Ministry or Work A priest spreads the good news primarily through preaching and the administration of the Seven Sacraments (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick). A brother does his mission work through his profession or skills (example, as a brother teacher, brother nurse, brother architect, brother scientist, brother lawyer). b) Educational Pursuits Before one can be ordained a priest, he is required to undergo philosophical and theological studies. The educational attainment of a brother is more flexible as he is freer to choose his profession and skills training. c) Church Classification A priest is a
