Theology IV
St. Sebastian
Byron Center, MI
Todd and Lisa Baker
Siblings: Kurtis, Morgan
Education:
University of St. Thomas
St. John Vianney College Seminary
Belmont University
Byron Center Public Schools
Hobbies:
Nick is involved with Praise and Worship bands and plays the jazz saxophone. He also enjoys reading, teaching, and helping out at youth group.
Who inspired you to be a priest?
My Pastor, Msgr. Bill Duncan, inspired me to consider a vocation to the priesthood. Msgr. Duncan is a man of deep prayer and he radiates a contagious joy in knowing Jesus Christ. It was through this joy that I was able to see the beauty of the priesthood.
Why do you want to be a priest?
I want to be a priest because through prayer, God has revealed that He is calling me to this vocation. I know that following the Will of God will give God the most glory and it will also bring me the most fulfillment in life.
What do you love the most about seminary?
In seminary I have really loved the brotherhood. It is a joy to be drawing closer to the Lord with over 100 guys doing the same. God has created us all differently, but we all have the goal of being “Men in Christ, men of the Church, and men for others”.
What are you most grateful for?
I am grateful for the seminary teaching me how to pray and directing me in having a deeper relationship with the Living God.
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