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Category: Clergy Program
Various articles and thoughts throughout the Clergy Program
Liturgy 1, #7
Describe the concepts of 1) the Center and 2) the Gates in ADF’s Core Order of Ritual, including two cultural variations of each concept. (minimum 300 words) The idea of the “Center” is the alignment of the cosmos through the vertical and horizontal axis. With heavy Celtic influence, when the Upperworld of the Gods, the Middleworld […]
Liturgy 1, #15
Describe how ADF liturgy corresponds with your personal or group practice. (minimum 100 words) CedarLight Grove, ADF focuses primarily on the ADF Core Order of Ritual, with slight variations (we do not always call for Bardic Inspiration, for example). I’ve done some slight interchanging of the Order in my personal ritual so that the flow makes […]
Liturgy 1, #14
Discuss your understanding of the Omen. (minimum 100 words) In ADF Liturgy, the Omen or “Return” is when the Seer reads the message from the Gods after all the offerings and sacrifices are made, usually through a method of divination like the runes. In CedarLight we often ask if the offerings have been accepted first as […]
Liturgy 1, #13
Discuss the relationship between sacrifice and blessing and how this is reflected in the Core Order of Ritual. (minimum 150 words) When we sacrifice for the Gods and Kindred, we are giving up something as a gift or in honor of them and their abilities. We continue this praise and sacrifice until a positive omen is […]
Liturgy 1, #12
Discuss your understanding of Sacrifice, and its place in ADF ritual. (minimum 100 words) Sacrifice means “to make sacred”, and this can be anything from an item we are offering as a sacrifice to a deed we are performing as a sacrifice on our parts to ensure a desired outcome, and even an oath and the […]
Liturgy 1, #11
Discuss how one would choose the focus (or foci) for the Key Offerings (which may include: Beings of the Occasion, seasonal theme or other focus of the work).(minimum 100 words) In CedarLight Grove, ADF, our offerings are often depicted by the Deities of the Occasion and what is considered most precious to them. Olive oil […]
Liturgy 1, #10
Describe the intention and function of Inviting the Three Kindreds. (minimum 100 words) When we call the Three Kindred in ADF liturgy, we are essentially inviting or “invoking” them to join and witness our work and intent. The method for doing this is usually through praise of their great deeds, titles, and myths (Serith, 49) within […]
Liturgy 1, #9
Discuss the Outdwellers and their significance in ritual (or not, as the case may be). (minimum 100 words) Outdwellers or “Outsiders” are not just distracting spirits (Titans in the Greek Lore, Giants in the Germanic Lore) that would sway us from our path or intent, but also the inner feelings that would subconsciously or even consciously prevent us […]
Liturgy 1, #8
Discuss the ritual depiction of the relationship between Fire and Water in ADF liturgy. (minimum 100 words) ADF depicts Fire and Water in its liturgy with the concept of the Two Powers, also as gateways to the two Otherworlds outside of our own Middleworld. The Underworld Power (Water or Ice) is the chaotic memory-filled water of […]
