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APPLICATION FOR ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

DIOCESE OF NIAGARA

Please do not use all caps when completing this form.

Date:

Contact Information

First Name
Middle Name(s)
Last Name

Permanent Address:

Street Name and Number
City/Town, Province
Postal Code

Temporary/Student Address:

Street Name and Number
City/Town, Province
Postal Code
Email Address

Telephone Number(s) (please include area code):

Home
College
Business
Cell
(Place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Do you possess a valid Driver’s License? Copy required with application.
Are you a Canadian citizen or do you have landed immigrant status?

Christian History

Date of Baptism
Church and address where baptized
Date of Confirmation
Church and address where confirmed

(Copies of baptism and confirmation certificates are to be provided separately by mail.)

(place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Are you a regular Communicant?
If Yes, for how long? (please state in number of years)
Current Parish Name
City/Town
In what other congregations have you been a member?
Parish/Denomination / City/Town, / Province / Dates
How long have you lived the Diocese of Niagara?
(Place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Have you ever previously applied as a candidate for ordination in this or any other diocese of the Anglican Church?
If Yes, please explain:
(Place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Have you ever made application for ordination in another denomination?
If Yes, please explain:
(Place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Have you ever been ordained in any other Christian denomination?
If Yes, give particulars (when, where), and why you are interested in seeking ordination in the Anglican Church:
(Place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Do you have a spiritual director?
Comment briefly on your own stewardship of time, talent, and treasure (be specific):
Comment briefly on your spiritual life (prayers, worship, Bible, etc.):
Indicate your personal habits in regard to Bible reading:
What other reading do you do?

References

Please provide the Parish Commendation Form to your parish priest for completion. The priest will call upon four lay people (two must be wardens) to seek their considered opinion about the prospective candidate for ministry.
Parish Priest
Parish
Address

Comment upon the degree of your mobility:

Within the Canadian Church or farther a field
Within the Diocese of Niagara

Marital Status and Family (Optional)

Marital Status: (Place an “x” under the appropriate response)

Single / Married / Divorced / Widowed / Separated

If Married, complete the following about your spouse:

First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Maiden Name (If applicable)
Date of Marriage
Occupation
For how long?
Does your spouse support you in your desire to be ordained?

NOTE: If you have been married more than once, please provide the same information by duplicating and completing the questions above for any previous spouse.

If you have children, please provide children’s and/or other dependent’s name(s) and age(s):

(Tab to create another line)

Child’s Name / Birth Date (d/m/y) / Age
(place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Do you share custody of any children?

Education

Please list degrees (including major/specialization), diplomas, certifications or other licenses, beginning with the most recent.

Certification
or Degree / Major / Year of Graduation / Institution
Professional Associations, if any: (Please do not divulge the name of any ethnic association, unless it relates directly to your qualification for ordained ministry in the Anglican Church.)
Languages / Speak / Read / Write
Modest / Fluent / Modest / Fluent / Modest / Fluent
(place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Are you currently enrolled in a theological college?
If Yes, which one?
Expected year of graduation:
If No, please state occupation or present university:

Employment History

Present Employer
Position
Address
Dates

Previous Employer (most recent first)

Employer
Position
Address
Dates
Reason for Leaving

Previous Employer

Employer
Position
Address
Dates
Reason for Leaving

Previous Employer

Employer
Position
Address
Dates
Reason for Leaving
(place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
May we contact your former employers for references?

Special Activities/Hobbies/Skills/Pastimes/Organizations

What do you do to relax?
What do you do to have fun?
In what organizations are you active (include offices or honors you may hold)?

Other Information

(Place an “x” in the appropriate box) / Yes / No
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which you have not been pardoned?
Are you under charges for any violations of the law?
If Yes, please specify:

Biography and Vocation

Please respond to the following statements and attach your typed responses to this application.

  1. Please provide an autobiographical sketch, emphasizing family, significant relationships, socio-cultural, spiritual and any other influences that have been formative. (maximum 750-1000 words)
  2. What is your understanding of the ministry of a priest, and why do you believe yourself called to such a ministry? (maximum 750 words)
  3. What is your vision for the future of the Church? And what can you offer to move that vision forward? (maximum 750 words)
  4. Who supports you in your sense of call, and why? What concerns do you or others have about you fulfilling this role, and what can you do to address them? (maximum 500 words)
  5. Who is God for you?

Police Record Check

A Police Record Check (PRC) and Consent for a Criminal Record Check for a sexual offence for which a pardon has been granted or issued is a requirement of Application for Ordination to the Diocese of Niagara. Applicants may apply for the search as a “volunteer” through the diocese. In doing so either no or minimal cost would be incurred by the applicant.

Forms for the above-noted searches are available through your local police station, at the Synod Office from Jane Wyse, at your parish, or from your Regional Archdeacon.

  • The Diocese reserves the right to consult teachers and other representatives of the academic institutions you attended (including those listed in this form).
  • The Diocese reserves the right to conduct a routine check for information regarding credit, criminal and motor vehicle records concerning you.
  • The Diocese reserves the right to confidentially share this application and all other information provided for the purposes of candidate evaluation.
  • The Diocese is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, privacy and accuracy of personal information it collects.

The Diocese is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. The information gathered in this form will be used solely to support your involvement with the Diocese of Niagara and will not be disclosed to a third party except as noted above.

All information submitted by me in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any significant misstatement in, or omission from, this application may be cause for denial of acceptance as a candidate.

Signature: ______Date: ______

The application submission should include:

  • Application for Ordination - form to be emailed, signature page to be mailed
  • Statements #1-5 from the Biography and Vocation section - to be sent by email
  • Photocopies of applicant’s baptismal and confirmation certificate - to be mailed
  • Photocopy of valid Driver’s License – to be mailed
  • Original Police Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check - to be mailed

All documents are to be sent to:

Jane Wyse

Senior Administrative Assistant

Diocese of Niagara

252 James Street North

Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3

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Revised: November 22, 2013