Editing Pope Pius XII (section)

===Priests and religious===
With the [[Apostolic constitution]] ''Sedis Sapientiae'', Pius XII added [[social sciences]], [[sociology]], [[psychology]] and [[social psychology]], to the pastoral training of future priests. Pius XII emphasised the need to systematically analyze the [[psychological]] condition of candidates to the [[priesthood]] to ensure that they are capable of a life of celibacy and service.<ref>AAS, 1956, p. 354 ff</ref> Pius XII added one year to the theological formation of future priests. He included a "pastoral year", an introduction into the practise of parish work.<ref>AAS, 1956, p. 357</ref>

Pius XII wrote in ''[[Menti Nostrae]]'' that the call to constant interior reform and Christian [[heroism]] means to be above average, to be a living example of Christian virtue. The strict norms governing their lives are meant to make them models of Christian perfection for lay people.<ref>AAS, 1950, p. 657</ref> Bishops are encouraged to look at model saints like [[Boniface]], and [[Pope Pius X]].<ref>AAS 1954 p. 313</ref> Priests were encouraged to be living examples of the love of Christ and his sacrifice.<ref>AAS 1957, p. 272</ref>