Dedicant’s Path Through the Wheel of the YearWeek 50: ADF Dedicant Program, Final High Day & Dedicant Oath Rite : Dedicant’s Path Through the Wheel of the YearWeek 50: ADF Dedicant Program, Final High Day & Dedicant Oath Rite Presented by
Rev. Jessie “Medb” Olson
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Based on Our Own Druidry and The ADF Dedicant Path Through the Wheel of the Year
Review : Review How is your work with nature going?
Have you been working on your books?
How is your work with your home shrine going?
Related to Requirement : Related to Requirement Related to Requirements:
#8 – High Days Attended;
#9 – Relationships to Kindred;
#10 – Personal Religion;
#11 – Dedicant Oath and Rite
Suggested Reading : Suggested Reading My Dedicant Oath" by Monika Butke,
Introduction : Introduction You've made it through your final ritual before becoming an ADF Dedicant.
You have walked this Path for at least a single turn of the Wheel!
Congratulations!
It's now time to finish your essays for the Dedicant Path documentation by writing a recap of the rite!
Discussion : Discussion Begin by talking about what you started out doing.
Did you use a breath count?
Where did you meditate?
Did you create a meditation seat?
What techniques did you try, and how long did you try them for?
If you failed at something, how long did you work at it before either it worked, or you gave up?
If you settled into one technique toward the end, what was it?
Please be as specific as possible when describing your techniques.
Remember, you're looking to show that your meditation was "systematic", not "erratic".
Discussion : Discussion First, we've provided a sort of ritual write-up template that will help you get all the commonly needed details down in Appendix 2.
You cannot just turn in a number of those sheets and expect to pass this requirement, though:
you need to be much more in-depth.
Grab some paper and start thinking about the rite by asking some good questions.
Discussion : Discussion Let's start out with an easy one: how did the rite go in terms of structure?
What things went wrong during the ritual?
What things went right?
Who were the patrons of the rite, and who was the gatekeeper?
Did you have problems with saying the words without stumbling, or did everything come out smoothly?
Did you forget to bring a sacrifice?
Were you alone, or with a group?
If you were with a group, did you say anything or do anything?
Discussion : Discussion Now, for the not so easy part: how did the rite go in terms of function and feeling?
Did you feel anything during the ritual?
Did you experience doubt or confidence?
Can you describe what happened?
If you were with a group, what did the other people say about what happened?
What omens were drawn (if any), and what did they tell you?
Could you feel the presence of any deities, spirits, or powers?
Discussion : Discussion What else about the rite struck you, or do you want to share?
Make sure to include your Dedicant Oath text, too!
Finally, where do you think you will go next in ADF?
If you answer those questions, you've just finished your final essay for the Dedicant Path documentation!
Homework : Homework Remember to continue your meditation.
Go to your special spot in nature.
Keep working with your home shrine.
Keep reading your book!
Wrap up your essays.
Write up your Dedicant Oath (first or final).