In the letter of religious exemption, you must demonstrate that you have "sincerely held" religious beliefs that go against the vaccine mandate. The purpose of this form is to determine whether you may be eligible for an exception.I have a sincerely held religious objection to the Covid vaccine and I am respectfully asserting my right to a religious exemption from this vaccine mandate. My request for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement is based upon my religious beliefs. The template allows employees to request an exemption from an employee vaccination mandate and provide corroborating information and documentation. Request for Religious Exemption of Mandatory COVID Vaccine Policy. For religious exemptions, note that religion is defined broadly under applicable law, so you do not need to belong to any specific religion. Register for an on-demand webinar which explains how to obtain an exemption from vaccination, including the COVID-19 vaccine.