Leads daily Mass and special occasion liturgies. The priest must celebrate Mass to consecrate the bread and wine.

 
Teach the people of the parish about the faith, through his sermons and through other education groups.

 
Build links with other local faiths and churches.

 
Administer the sacraments of baptism, marriage, reconciliation and healing, ensuring that people fully understand them. They also run special classes to ensure people are fully prepared for the sacraments.

 
Conduct funerals and care for the bereaved through visiting them so they receive spiritual counselling.

 
Look after the people within the parish, providing advice and counselling.

 
The priest prays for the congregation and the whole Church through his daily office.

 
He also prays with the members of the congregation privately and publicly; through regular worship and one-off events.

 
Make sure that the church building is looked after and maintained.