Obviously, since priests, brothers and sisters are unique individuals, we will not all choose the same types of recreation, and no one chooses the same activity every time. Common choices are sports, movies, TV, reading, sharing with friends and enjoying the outdoors. A religious priest, on the other hand, is a member of a community which goes beyond the geographical limits of any diocese. A religious priest seeks to live a vowed life within a community of men for mutual support and the accomplishment of some work. There is an emphasis in the community on shared ideals, prayer, and commitment to Christ.
Religious priests work in a wide variety of ministries.
The ministry choices for a woman religious arise from the founding purpose for her community, a prayerful discernment of her gifts, and an assessment within her community of the signs of the times. A woman religious and her community look together at the needs of the church and society in order to determine where best to direct their energies. They way a particular sister spends her day depends, too, on the kind of community to which she belongs. Contemplative nuns often work to sustain their community in food and shelter - doing tasks such as gardening, baking, computer data entry or handiwork. Most groups of religious were founded at a time in history when travel and communication were very limited.