Celibacy grants an understanding of self-control  The celibate priest has a unique understanding of the power of self-control and the giving of self, which are key ideas in marriage. The celibate priest is in a very good position to counsel people on how to keep the marital vows such as fidelity as they have experience of keeping the much stricter vow of celibacy. [1] The priest is married to the church and can counsel couples and families using that knowledge.  [1] ‘5 Arguments Against Priestly Celibacy and How to Refute Them’, catholiceducation.org,