Priest shortage

Okay kiddo, listen up! So, you know how some people go to church and listen to a priest give a sermon or talk about the bible, right? Well, sometimes there aren't enough priests to go around and help all the people who want to attend church.

Now, being a priest is a really important job that requires a lot of education and training. They have to learn how to lead a church, teach people about their faith, and give advice to those who need it. But not as many people are becoming priests as there used to be.

One reason for the priest shortage is that some people just don't want to become priests. Maybe they have other interests or they feel called to do something else with their lives.

Another reason is that the role of priests has changed a lot over time. They used to be responsible for everything at a church, but now there are more people who help out, like deacons and lay ministers. This means that there aren't as many full-time priest jobs as there used to be.

So, if there aren't enough priests to go around, some churches might have to close or reduce their services. But don't worry, people are working on ways to encourage more people to become priests and to make sure that everyone who wants to attend church can still do so.