Kyle Thompson

Class: II College

 

Home Parish: Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster

 

Family Information: How big is your family?  In my household it is my mother and I. We live down the street from my aunt and uncle, and my two younger cousins.

 

What schools have you attended?  I attended St. John Bosco, McDonald Elementary, and Nativity of Our Lord grade schools. I went to William Tennent High School for two years and graduated from Upper Moreland High School and entered St. Charles.

 

When did you enter the seminary?  I entered the seminary in 2010.

 

What/ Who influenced your decision to enter the seminary?  After a lot of less than subtle hints from the Lord, and opening myself up to the possibility of the priesthood, I decided to come to St. Charles.

 

Why do you want to be a priest?  I would like to be a priest because I would like to be able to forgive sins and bring people closer to Christ, like the priest in my life have done for me.

 

What did your family and friends think about your decision to enter the seminary?  My family was so happy for me, and they have given me their endless prayers and support. My friends were confused at first but supported me regardless.

 

How often do you pray?  I pray as often as I can.

 

What do you do for fun?  I like to work out, watch movies, have conversations with people, smoke cigars, take naps, and cook.

 

What is it like to live in a seminary?  Living in the seminary is a bit intimidating at first, but for me after the first night it seemed like the perfect fit for me.

 

What is the best part of the seminary for you?  The best part of the seminary is the discipline you learn.  You learn to balance work, fun, exercise, and alone time with our Lord.

 

What is the hardest part of the seminary for you?  The hardest part for me is waking up at six o’clock every morning (sans Sunday).

 

Would advice would you give to a young man thinking about the priesthood?  Don’t be afraid to open yourself up the possibility. Entering St. Charles does not mean you’ve committed to becoming a priest.  It means you’ve committed to exploring the possibility further. You don’t know where you end up in six or eight years, so live for the moment thanking God for the opportunity and asking him what His will for you may be.