The Presentation

*The bishop and people sit.  A Priest and a Lay Person, and additional 
presenters if desired, standing before the bishop, present the ordinand, 
saying*

&N., Bishop in the Church of God, on behalf of the clergy and 
people of the Diocese of &N., we present to you &N.&N. to be 
ordained a priest in Christ's holy catholic Church.

*Bishop*

Has he been selected in accordance with the canons of this 
Church?  And do you believe his manner of life to be suitable 
to the exercise of this ministry?


*Presenters*

We certify to you that he has satisfied the requirements of the 
canons, and we believe him to be qualified for this order.


*The Bishop says to the ordinand*

Will you be loyal to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of 
Christ as this Church has received them?  And will you, in 
accordance with the canons of this Church, obey your bishop 
and other ministers who may have authority over you and 
your work?


*Answer*

I am willing and ready to do so; and 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; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, 
discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church.