To The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop of Maine:

I hereby make application to be ordained to the Priesthood.

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

__________________________________, at ___________________________, Maine

Name of Sponsoring Presbyter _____________________________________________

I have been a Deacon since _______________________________________________.

I have completed my practical training in work as a Deacon.

A. Report from the supervisor of the practical training undertaken by the Deacon in preparation for ordination to the Priesthood regarding the Deacon’s completion of training and an evaluation of the Deacon’s attainments.

B. Endorsement letter from the Member of the Clergy in Charge of the Congregation.

C. Endorsement letter from Vestry/Bishop’s Committee. (See Appendix L.)

D. An essay from the applicant describing and evaluating the practical experience and training since becoming a Transitional Deacon.

Date _____________________ ____________________________________

Signature of Applicant