Application for Candidacy
Deadline for Submission of Completed Candidacy Application: Early May 2025 Candidacy Day: TBD Candidacy is the final canonical phase of formation before ordination. The time frame from nomination to postulancy to ordination…
CPF Behavior Screening Questionnaire
Behavior Screening Questionaire from the Church Pension Fund. CPF Behavior Screening Questionnaire
Church Pension Fund Required Medical Examination
Medical exam form for postulancy applicants from Church Pension Fund. Church Pension Fund Required Medical Examination
Application – Candidacy to the Priesthood
This completed form for candidacy for the priesthood is submitted with a letter from the applicant addressing issues for discernment raised at the time of postulancy. Application – Candidacy to…
Application – Candidacy for the Diaconate
This completed form for candidacy for the diaconate is submitted with a letter from the applicant addressing issues for discernment raised at the time of postulancy. Application – Candidacy for…
2025 Season of Creation Resources & Events in the Diocese of Olympia

From September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christians all over the globe celebrate the Season…
Discernment Overview
The content and process of a postulant’s discernment for holy orders. Discernment Overview
Financial Assessment – Postulancy
Financial assessment form used for postulancy work. Financial Assessment- Postulancy
Financial Information & Worksheet
Financial information and worksheet for postulancy work. Financial Information & Worksheet
Congregational Statement of Financial Support
Statement of financial support for a postulant from the congregation. Congregational Statement of Financial Support