The Diocese of Central Florida offers a structured, prayerful journey to help individuals explore a potential call to ordained ministry as a deacon or priest in The Episcopal Church. This communal and spiritual process involves the individual, their parish, and diocesan leaders, with a focus on discernment over decision.
The discernment process is deeply rooted in the Book of Common Prayer, Episcopal tradition and communal affirmation. Explore the resources below to learn more about taking your next steps in ministry.
This document must accompany applications for the Diaconate.
To apply for the Diaconate, please complete this document and follow the included instructions on submitting it to the Diocesan Discernment Team.
A workbook for those discerning a call to ordained ministry.
For anyone discerning a call to ordained ministry, please review this document for an overview of the process.
A resource for clergy when overseeing individuals as they prepare to become Lay Eucharistic Ministers or Lay Eucharistic Visitors.
This application is to be submitted by the clergy-in-charge overseeing an individual applying to become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor.
This application is to be submitted by the clergy-in-charge overseeing an individual applying to become a Lay Eucharistic Minister.
To apply for Licensed Lay Ministry, please complete this document and follow the included instructions on submitting it to the Diocesan Discernment Team.
This document must accompany applications for the Priesthood.
To apply for the Priesthood, please complete this document and follow the included instructions on submitting it to the Diocesan Discernment Team.
Informational document on financial support for those who have been admitted as a postulant.