Important and irrelevant question that has probably been answered

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If I had a son, and he became a priest would I call him Father?
 
No reason why not. I know a couple of people with sons that are priests and call them father.
 
My parents refer to me as Father only when speaking about me in the third person, either introducing me to someone or speaking of me when I’m not present. To me, they just address me by my name.

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Thanks for the reply. God Bless you.

Sorry if this comes off as ignorant, or rude. (That’s not my intention at all, I’m just curious)

Are you allowed to quit being a priest? Like say for example one becomes a priest at say, 25 years old. Then they decide that it wasn’t for them (for whatever reason) and they want to take up a different career (outside of clergy/religion) is that possible? Or is it not allowed? Do you take an oath of sorts?

Thanks for the reply in advance, I probably won’t reply right away. God bless.
 
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My husband has a brother who is a priest. He calls him Father.

He has a sister who is prioress in a Carmelite monastery. He calls her Mother.

He has a niece who is a Carmelite nun. He calls her Sister.

No, this is NOT a joke! 😂
 
I remember meeting an Eastern Catholic priest, that introduced himself by his first name. I still called him Father out of respect, and if I had a son, and I was going to him for confession, yes I would call him “Father”.
 
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