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 […]
Category: Generalists Program
Various articles and thoughts throughout the Generalist Program
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 […]
Liturgy 1, #6
Describe three culturally specific models for (re)creating the cosmos consistent with the Core Order of Ritual. (minimum 100 words for each model) All rituals within ADF include the (re)creation of the cosmos, which is a series of actions that create a sacred center by “creating the universe” through the lore of a particular hearth culture. In […]
Liturgy 1, #5
Discuss how the Fire, Well and Tree became parts of ADF’s sacred center, and the significance of each in ADF ritual. (minimum 100 words for each of the Fire, Well and Tree) Fire has always been a central focus in rituals across many cultures, appreciated as a gift from the Gods even. Sacrifices were thrown into […]
Liturgy 1, #4
Discuss the Earth Mother and her significance in ADF liturgy. (minimum 100 words) To me, the Earth is the sacred space in which we live. She is the mother of all things living on our planet, she is the creator the protector, and the destroyer. She is honored first in the liturgy within ADF, much like […]
Liturgy 1, #3
Discuss why ADF rituals need not have a defined outer boundary, or “circle” and explain the ADF’s method of sacralizing space. (minimum 100 words) In an ADF ritual, we create a vertical axis and sacred center that brings the three worlds together to create our sacred space for ritual. Before we open the gates between […]
Liturgy 1, #2
Describe some of the roles individuals might take on within the context of ritual. (minimum 100 words) Within CedarLight Grove, ADF, we have our own variety of individuals that have important parts in creating a ritual. They occasionally differ from what I’ve seen across other Groves within ADF, but it’s always interesting to learn how […]
