The Diocese of The Arctic

QUESTIONS FOR SPOUSES DATE RECEIVED _________________

PERSONAL QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY SPOUSES OF APPLICANTS FOR MINISTRY

NOTE: 1. Read through the entire form before you answer any of the questions.

2. Please write legibly or if using a computer indicate number of question being answered.

3. If space is insufficient for any answer, use additional sheets of paper.

4. Please include with this application the names and addresses of three referees, one of whom should be a priest or deacon.

5. When completed, attach a copy of your latest photograph, and forward to: The Bishop of The Arctic

1. Full name _____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Present residence address _________________________________________________________________________________

3. Date and Place of your birth ________________________________________ Place _________________________________

Baptism ____________________________________________________________________________________

Confirmation ________________________________________________________________________________

5. Of what parish are you now a member? _____________________________________________________________________

6. What is the name and address of your rector? _________________________________________________________________

7. If your church association has not been in the Anglican Church of Canada, please give details of your background and present

allegiance _____________________________________________________________________________________________

8. What is your occupation, if any? _____________________________________ Or, are you living at home? _______________

9. What is your status? Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed

Spouse’s name __________________________________ Date of Marriage _______________________________________

10. If you have children, how many and of what ages? ____________________________________________________________

11. If unmarried, are you under any engagement, expressed or implied, to be married? __________________________________

12. Is any relative dependent upon you for support, or likely to become so? ___________________________________________

13. Are you liable for any indebtedness? _______________________________________________________________________

14. What is the present state of your health? ____________________________________________________________________

15. What form of recreation and amusement do you practice? ______________________________________________________

16. State the extent of your High School and College education, giving the names of the institutions in which you were educated

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Professional Qualifications (To be answered if applicable)

17. Have you had any experience in Church or Secular Work? _____________________________________________________

Give places and dates ______________________________________________________________________________________

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18. If you have qualifications for any branch of missionary service, what are they?

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19. In your own experience, what does it mean to you to be a Christian?

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20. What are your personal habits in regard to devotional Bible study and prayer?

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21. Do you feel that you can adapt to life in a small and remote community in Canada’s North?

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Signature of Spouse _______________________________

Address ________________________________________

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Date _________________________________ Telephone _______________________________________

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QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS DATE RECEIVED _________________

PERSONAL QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ARCTIC

NOTE: 1. Read through the entire form before you answer any of the questions.

2. Please write legibly or if using a computer indicate number of question being answered.

3. If space is insufficient for any answer, use additional sheets of paper.

4. Please include with this application the names and addresses of three referees, one of whom should be a priest or deacon.

5. When completed, attach a copy of your latest photograph, and forward to: The Bishop of The Arctic

1. Full name _____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Present residence address _________________________________________________________________________________

3. Home address _________________________________________________________________________________

4. Date and Place of your birth ________________________________________ Place _________________________________

Baptism ____________________________________________________________________________________

Confirmation ________________________________________________________________________________

6. Of what parish are you now a member? _____________________________________________________________________

7. What is the name and address of your rector? (if not you)________________________________________________________

8. If you were not brought up in the Anglican Church of Canada, with what Christian body were you formally connected?

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When and why did you become an Anglican? _________________________________________________________________

9. What is your status? Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed

Spouse’s name __________________________________ Place and Date of Marriage _______________________________

Is your spouse an active communicant of the Anglican Church? __________________________________________________

Is your spouse in sympathy with and fully supportive of your plans for missionary service? ____________________________

10. If you have children, how many and of what ages? ____________________________________________________________

11. If unmarried, are you under any engagement, expressed or implied, to be married? __________________________________

12. Is any relative dependent upon you for support, or likely to become so? ___________________________________________

13. Are you liable for any indebtedness? _______________________________________________________________________

14. State the extent of your High School and College education, giving the names of the institutions in which you were educated

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15. Give details of certificates, diplomas, degrees earned, with dates received.

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16. What was the date of your ordination (a) To the diaconate? ________________(b) To the priesthood? __________________

17. The name of the Bishop ordaining you. _____________________________________________________________________

18. What is your present diocesan and parochial connection and commitment?

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20. Describe any experience you have had in church or mission work giving dates and areas of service?

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21. How long have you entertained the desire to undertake missionary service in the Diocese of The Arctic?

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22. Give the reasons why you think the Lord wants you to serve specially in the Diocese of The Arctic?

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23. Do you recognize the fact that should you be appointed to a parish where the native language is widely used, you will be expected to learn the language and use it to the best of your ability?

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24. Have you had any experience in working with aboriginal native people or ethnic groups other than your own?

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25. Do you have any facility with other languages? Please specify.

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26. In a diocese where the native people are experiencing social and cultural upheaval with political overtones in many areas, what do you perceive as the central message of the Church for this generation?

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27. Coming from a different culture what do you perceive as the Christian-servant role of an ordained person in the context of parish where the culture and life styles are very different from your own?

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28. Do you realize that some privations, including family separations, are often necessary in a missionary career? Are you ready to accept them cheerfully?

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29. Can you cheerfully accept the direction of those in authority over you?

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30. Would you willingly agree to be bound by the Canons and the Rules and Regulations in force in the Diocese?

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31. Give evidence that in areas and in times of responsibility, stress and strain, you are able to function without ecumenical and physical effect upon your health?

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32. What is the present state of your health? (If provisional acceptance is given a medical examination may be required). _______

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33. Do you have a routine in order to maintain good physical condition?

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34. What form of recreation and amusement do you practice? List your special interests and hobbies.

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35. If your application for service is accepted, when would you be free to accept the appointment?

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36. Do you accept fully the doctrines and discipline of the Anglican Church as stated in the Book of Common Prayer? If not, in what area and why do you disagree or have reservations, eg. sacramental practices, marriage discipline, etc.

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37. What are your views and convictions regarding the Canonical Scriptures of the Old and the New Testament?

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38. What are your personal habits in regard to devotional Bible study and prayer?

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39. Explain briefly your own theological understanding of:

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(b) The need and nature of the Atonement of our Lord Jesus Christ

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Signature of Applicant_____________________________

Address ________________________________________

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Date _________________________________ Telephone _______________________________________