IECCA Formation Program
Sample Application for Admission
The following is a sample of the application used by the Church for candidates to our formation program.
Part 1: Personal Information
Attach official copies of baptismal and confirmation certificates and official copies of marriage certificates, divorce decrees or death certificates.
Candidates for Incardination must provide official certificates of ordinations and official copies of letters of resignation.
Candidates are also required to attach a current photograph.
1. Full Baptismal Name:
2. Present Name:
3. Legal Address:
Previous Addresses:
4. Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Fax:
Email:
5. Date and Place of Birth:
6: Names of Parents:
7. Date of Baptism:
Baptismal Rite:
Location:
8. Parish Membership and Date of Reception:
9. Marital Status:
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:
Children:
10. Previous Marriages and Terminations:
11. Social Security Number:
Driver's License or State ID:
State Issued:
Passport:
Part 2: Previous Formation Experience
Candidates are required to provide a list of
all previous formation programs and the reasons for termination.
Candidates are also required to provide copies of all evaluation reports from
their previous formation programs.
The previous formation programs for all candidates will be contacted for inquiry
regarding any past documented cases
of physical or sexual abuse.
Part 3: Academic Background
Attach official copies of all academic transcripts.
Please provide curriculum vitae.
Part 4: Employment History
Please provide current resume including names of previous work supervisors.
Part 5: Physical and Psychological Health History
Candidates are required to submit a current physical and psychological examination report.
12. Do you have a past or current substance abuse issue?
13. Have you received treatment for any form of substance abuse?
14. Have you ever been confronted about any passive / aggressive behaviors or any form of emotional abuse?
15. Have you ever been under the care of psychologist/psychiatrist/therapist?
16. Do you current take any prescribed medications which may prevent you from fulfilling your duties?
17. Do you have any chronic physical conditions?
Part 6: Criminal History
Candidates are required to undergo criminal background checks.
18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
19. Have you been convicted of any sexual abuse crimes?
If your answer is Yes, please stop here.
The Code of Canon Law for the Evangelical Catholic Church and its Formation Policies renders anyone who has been convicted of any sexual abuse crimes ineligible for admittance into any of our secular or religious programs of formation or Incardination.
We cannot accept your application.
Part 7: Personal References
Five letters of References are required. One must be from current employer or supervisor and one must be from a member of the pastoral community. The remaining three can come from those of the candidate's choosing.
Part 8: Personal Reflection Statements
Candidates are required to provide written responses to each of the following questions. We ask that responses are thorough and succinct.
1. Describe your religious history?
2. Describe your beliefs and theology?
3. What does ordination or incardination mean to you?
4. Why do you feel called to ordained ministry or wish to continue with ordained ministry?
5. Describe the relationship and interactions between Church, society, theology, morality, sin and grace?
6. How will the following relate to your life as a ordained person: dedication, study, servanthood, social activism, witnessing, chastity, poverty, obedience, work, marriage, family, community, faith and love?
7. When do you plan to be ordained or incardinated?
8. Where do you see yourself and your ministry within five years? Do you plan on using the valid orders of the Evangelical Catholic Church as a stepping stone to enter into another jurisdiction?
9. What are your current objectives in life?
10. How will you combine ministry with your other desire, commitments, work and relationships?
11. Why do you wish to be a cleric within the Evangelical Catholic Church?
12. How do you relate to authority and structure within an organization? Are you prepared to fully support our Church, its vision, its hierarchy and its liturgical traditions?
13. If you are currently in a relationship how will your spouse/partner support your desire to enter/reenter ministry?
14. Within the mission of this Church is a commitment to provide unconditional pastoral and sacramental care to all persons. Will this pose a problem for you?
15. Have you been canonically received into the Church?
16. Do you have an active ministry at this time?
17. Which liturgical rite will you celebrate within the Evangelical Catholic Church?
18. What is your understanding of the promise of respect and obedience to one's bishop or religious superior?
19. Do you engage in passive/aggressive behavior?
20. What forms of support do you desire from your bishop and pastoral colleagues?
21. Canon 27 of the Code of Canon Law dictates our Sexual Ethics. Do you agree or disagree with this?
22. Are you a theocentric person?
23. Do you have a spiritual director at this time in your life?
24. Have you had problems maintaining and fulfilling commitments?
25. How do you address matters of anger and frustration?
Part 10: Verification and Authorization
I certify that all information contained within this application and its supplemental materials are true and correct.
I understand that ANY misrepresentations or false information will result in my ineligibility from any secular or religious formation program. I further understand that should I attain Orders or Religious Profession from the use of fraud or misrepresentation, the Church will exercise its Canonical obligations to declare either my Orders or Religious Profession null and void.
I understand that should my application failed to include any of the above required documents or reports, it will be not be considered by the Church.
I authorize the Bishop to investigate my personal background, criminal history, employment history and all other appropriate records.
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Signature of Applicant
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Date
Application Check List:
Please make sure the following items are included with your application. Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered by the Church.
Birth Certificate
Baptismal Certificate
Confirmation Certificate
Church Reception Certificate
Any and all Marriage Certificates
Any and all Divorce Certificates
Any and all Death Certificates
Any and all post high school Academic Transcripts
Copy of Current Drivers License or State ID
Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of Passport and/or Residency Documents
Professional Resume
Any and all court records of felony convictions
Fingerprint Card
Documentation from previous formation programs
Five Letters of Reference
Medical and Psychological Reports
Current Picture
Applications missing any of
the above mentioned items will not be considered by the Church.