Describe ADF’s official ceremonial calendar, and discuss why it was designed in this way. (200 words min.) ADF’s official ceremonial calendar was adopted to integrate well with the early Neo-Pagan movement combining several Indo-European observances. This particular calendar is distributed equally across the year, so it works well to keep a balance of observed High […]
Category: Clergy Program
Various articles and thoughts throughout the Clergy Program
Ethics #1 Passes
The status of the Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves)’s Ethics 1 submission has been changed from In Review to Approved. This change was made by Rev. Michael Dangler at 2012-09-19T13:05:56-06:00.
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #4
Describe the Guilds, SIGS, and Kins of ADF in general, their function within the organization, and the goal of the Guild, SIG, and Kin systems. (150 words min. for each type of subgroup) ADF has several functioning groups that serve several purposes and interests for its members. Guilds in particular are developed for sharing knowledge and teaching […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #8
Explain the difference between “orthopraxy” religions and “orthodoxy”. Where do you feel ADF falls? (200 words min.) The difference between “orthopraxy” and “orthodoxy” religion is that orthopraxy is the concept of correct action/activity, whereas orthodoxy is the concept of correct belief. The root of both words, “ortho-“, is from the Greek orthos, which means “true […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #3
Explain why ADF has an Indo-European focus, and why we use the term “Druid” in our name. (200 words min.) ADF has an Indo-European focus because back in the 1980’s when Isaac Bonewits originally tossed around the idea of forming ADF, the letter he sent out to colleagues to rally support for this new idea […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #10
Describe ADF’s administrative structure. (150 words min.) ADF’s administrative structure consists of different boards and committees that offer very different functions from each other. The Board of Directors, also known as “The Mother Grove” consists of the Archdruid, the Vice Archdruid, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Members Advocate, Chief of the Council of Seniro Druids, […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #2
Describe the duties and function of clergy in ADF. (100 words min.) The duties and functions of clergy in ADF are vast and significant. Clergy are responsible for the spiritual guidance to those in need, as well as setting an example in leadership for others to follow suit. As a clergyman, we are also expected […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #1
Explain why public, inclusive ritual is important to ADF. (200 words min.) Public, inclusive ritual is important to ADF because it allows us to exercise our freedom to practice which in turn exposes our spirituality to the public in a non-threatening manner. Theoretically this will bring in not only new blood to the practice, but […]
Ethics #1 Works Cited
“Certain Privileges and Immunities.” Table of Contents, Title 42, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Pennsylvania General Assembly, n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2012. <http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/42.HTM>. “Priest-penitent Privilege.” Priest-penitent Privilege. Wikipedia, n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priest%E2%80%93penitent_privilege>. Thompson, Keith A. “Chapter 9, Religious Confession Privilege in the United States.”Religious Confession Privilege and the Common Law. Vol. 9. The Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff, […]
Ethics 1, #10
The Nine Virtues described in the ADF Dedicant Path are proposed as a starting point for individuals embracing a value system inspired by traditions of the past. Utilizing the ADF nine virtues, develop a Code of Ethics for your use as ADF Clergy. Describe how you derived this code from the Nine Virtues and how […]
