AOCC Application For Holy Orders

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Date of Birth *

Date Of Baptism *

Place Of Baptism *

Date Of Confirmation/Chrismation *

Yes or No: Have you been ordained to the diaconate? *

Yes or No: Have you been ordained to the priesthood? *

If you answered Yes above, was ordination in Apostolic Succession? *

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Marital Status: *

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Name of Spouse & Date of Marriage. *

Yes or No: Have you been married previously? *

Yes or No: Do you have any children? *

In the section below, list other areas of ministry in which you have served, in chronological order. *

In the section below, list all formal education, with dates attended, and degrees earned, if any, in chronological order. Please upload copies of diplomas and transcripts. *

If available, Please upload copies of baptismal, confirmation, and ordination or ministerial licenses at the end of this application.

Please answer the following completely.

Yes or No: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *

Yes or No: Are you aware of any physical or emotional impairment which would affect your ability to minister? *

Yes or No: Have you ever been disciplined, dismissed, or suspended from a secular job, ministry, or military service? *

Prospective Clergy Theological Survey

Please answer the following giving appropriate SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES. This is NOT A TEST, rather this survey provides a means for the AOCC to assess your understanding of the faith; that we may identify areas where we can be of assistance in facilitating a fuller understanding of the faith if need be. Please be as detailed with your answers as possible.

1. What tenets of the Christian Faith do you feel are “Essential” to Salvation? *

2. What is the Holy Bible? *

3. What role does the Holy Bible serve in the Life of the Faithful and the Church? *

8. What are the conditions of salvation? *

9. What is the inward evidence of salvation? *

10. What is the outward evidence of salvation? *

11. What are the elements of Holy Communion and what is their meaning? *

12. How do you baptize and what is the meaning of water baptism? *

13. What is your understanding pertaining to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and what is your experience pertaining to your understanding? *

14. What is the “blessed hope” spoken of in Scripture? *

15. What is your understanding of spiritual gifts and their relevance for the church today? *

16. What is the basis of Christian Unity? *

17. What is the Church? *

18. What is/are the purpose/s of the Church? *

19. To the best of your ability explain the differences between the ministry of “the priesthood of all believers” and the ministry of the ordained. *

20. What are the Sacraments/Mysteries and why are they important? *

21. Describe your understanding of Discipleship. *

22. Describe your understanding of Holy Matrimony. *

23. Describe your understanding of Justification. *

24. Describe your understanding of Sanctification. *

25. What is your understanding of the status of those “asleep/dead in Christ”? *

26. Describe your understanding of the Chronology of “End Times” events. *

Please answer the following questions, Scriptural References ARE NOT required; however, providing a Scriptural foundation or example for your answers is always helpful.

27. Describe your understanding of a/the proper means of Scriptural Interpretation. *

28. To the best of your understanding explain the difference between faithful obedience and “legalism”. *

29. In your opinion, in what ways do the Ante-Nicene Christian perspectives differ from those of other Christian Communities and why do you think those distinctions exist? *

30. Describe your vision for your ministry. *

31. What is your plan for reaching the lost in your community? *

32. Outside the Scriptures what single person, living or dead, has had the greatest influence upon your life in the faith and why? *

33. What limitations, if any, do ordained clergy have in ministering to the faithful? *

34. Describe your understanding of Mutual Accountability in the faith. *

35. Describe your understanding of Confidentiality in the Faith. *

36. Describe your understanding of Apostolic Succession. *

37. What do you feel is the proper relationship between the Church and the secular State in which it exists? *

38. What role can/do the writings of the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers play in the Life of the Church? *

39. Other than John 3:16 what is your favorite Bible passage and why? *

40. Describe your daily exercise in the faith. *

Clergy Affirmations and Declarations

Affirmation of Statement of Faith

It is by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, by the witness of the Holy Spirit, trusting in the inspiration and supremacy of the Holy Scriptures and with a confirming heart and mind that I affirm the Statement of Faith of the Church Of America. By my signature, as a faithful and accountable parish leader and/or minister, I will endeavor with God’s help, to live and teach in concord with the spirit and intention of the Statement of Faith that I will be asked to reaffirm annually.

Commitment to Purity

Before God, I pledge my commitment to a historical, traditional view of purity, as understood in the Historical Christian Church since the earliest of times. I reject the move of recent times where portions of Christendom have embraced and accepted lifestyles such as homosexuality, promiscuity, fornication, adultery, and incestuous relationships as Biblically acceptable or tolerable. I embrace the heterosexual view of marriage and sexual relationships as God designed and God ordained. I commit myself to purity of life and purity of expression in my sexuality; through fidelity in marriage, and abstinence in singleness.

Affirmation and Blessing from a Spouse

(If Applicable)

By the signing of this document I am showing forth my support, affirmation, and blessing of my husband/wife. Let it be known that my spouse has my full support and blessing in their decision to pursue ordination (or reception) in the AOCC.

Certificate of Declaration

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

~ The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church ~

I solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation. I do believe the teachings and doctrine of the Holy Apostolic Orthodox Catholic Church as they come to us from the Ancient Historical Faith. I solemnly purpose to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of this jurisdiction of Our Lord Jesus Christ’s One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

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Application Process for Reception/Candidacy for Holy Orders