ABSTRACT

Every human being, including each parishioner, has a unique blend of behaviors, emotions, thought patterns, and relationship styles. Together, these components make up and define a person’s personality. Each of us has consistent patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment, other people, and ourselves. These patterns, or personality traits, are fairly consistent across a wide range of important personal and social contexts. In combination, they make up our unique personalities. If a hidden camera were to record your behavior all day, every day, it would not be long before even an untrained viewer could accurately predict your behavior in a range of personal and social situations. Your personality style would quickly become evident.