To The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop of Maine:

I hereby make application to be ordained to the Diaconate

I am a member in good standing of the following Congregation:

______________________________________ at _____________________, Maine

Name of Sponsoring Presbyter ____________________________________________

I have been a Candidate since ____________________________________________.

I have completed my course of study at _____________________________________.

1. Report from the DFP Coordinator regarding the Candidate’s completion of training and an evaluation of the Candidate’s attainments and the results of an examination as to Candidate’s proficiency in the seven Canonical subjects.
2. Endorsement letter from the Member of the Clergy in Charge of the Congregation
3. Endorsement letter by the Vestry/Bishop’s Committee. (See Appendix J.)
4. Medical and Psychological Examinations.
5. An essay describing the practical experience and training since becoming a Postulant.
6. A statement of how the Candidate intends to exercise the ministry of a Deacon.
7. CPE Evaluation from Supervisor and Applicant.

Date _____________ ___________________________________________

Signature of Applicant