The community life of the Seminary provides the opportunity for forming new and lasting friendships. This life, expressed in a shared set of values and hopes for the future, creates a bond of trust and mutual respect among seminarians. Seminary life enables each seminarian to explore and develop more fully the individual gifts he brings to the Church. Seminarians reflect Australian Society. Those entering the Seminary come from many different backgrounds and have varied experiences.
Seminarians come from various cultures and age groups.
Most have worked, undertaken tertiary studies and experienced close relationships. There is nothing particularly 'special' about seminarians except their desire to test what they believe is a call from God to live a life of service as a priest. It is a call spoken by God. An individual 'hears' this call through those around him, the promptings of his own heart and in the events that have shaped his life. This call is often experienced as a restlessness and a desire for 'something more'.