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ADF Dedicant Program Requirements
1. Written discussion about each of the nine virtues: wisdom, piety, vision, courage, integrity, perseverance, hospitality, moderation, and fertility. Other virtues may be included. There is a 125 word minimum for each of the essays.
2. Short essays should be completed about each of the eight ADF High Holy Days. A discussion about the meaning behind each of the feasts should be included. The suggested size for the essays is 125 words minimum.
3. Short book reports should also be written. The book reports should fall under each of the following categories: Indo-European Studies, Ethnic Studies, Modern Paganism. The titles for these book reports can be selected from the suggested reading list provided by ADF. It can also include titles approved by the Preceptor. There is a requested 325 words (minimum) per book report.
4. There should be a brief description of the Dedicant's home shrine. Photos should be included if possible. Plans for future improvement should also be included. The suggested length of this essay is 150 words minimum.
5. An essay should be written on the Two Powers Meditation or another grounding and centering exercise. The essay should include both impressions and insights gained from the experience. The suggested length of this essay is 300 words minimum.
6. An essay or journal should be kept describing the Dedicant's progress in building mental discipline, through meditation, trance, or other systematic techniques. The journal should cover a period of at least five months. The suggested length for the journal is 800 words.
7. An essay should be written describing the Dedicant's efforts and work with nature, the honoring of the Earth, and the impact of choices on the environment and the local ecosystem. The essay should reflect on the impact an individual can and should make on the environment at the local level. The suggested length for this essay is 500 words minimum.
8. A brief account and reflection about each High Holy Day attended by the Dedicant during a 12 month period. The rituals do not all have to be ADF. At least four of them should be following the ADF ritual format. The suggested length of the essays is 100 words minimum per event.
9. One essay should be written concerning each of the Kindred groups (ie. Deity, Ancestors, Nature Spirits). The essays should focus on ones relationship to those Kindred groups and ones understanding of Them. The suggested length of these essays should be 300 words per Kindred group and 1000 words in all.
10. A brief account of the Dedicant's spiritual growth and development through personal and Grove-centered application of the Dedicant's program. The essay should draw from a specific culture or a combination of cultures. There is no suggested length give for this essay.
11. Finally, the text of the Dedicant's oath and a reflection on the Dedicant's performance of the rite should be recorded. The suggested length for this essay is 500 words minimum.
2. Short essays should be completed about each of the eight ADF High Holy Days. A discussion about the meaning behind each of the feasts should be included. The suggested size for the essays is 125 words minimum.
3. Short book reports should also be written. The book reports should fall under each of the following categories: Indo-European Studies, Ethnic Studies, Modern Paganism. The titles for these book reports can be selected from the suggested reading list provided by ADF. It can also include titles approved by the Preceptor. There is a requested 325 words (minimum) per book report.
4. There should be a brief description of the Dedicant's home shrine. Photos should be included if possible. Plans for future improvement should also be included. The suggested length of this essay is 150 words minimum.
5. An essay should be written on the Two Powers Meditation or another grounding and centering exercise. The essay should include both impressions and insights gained from the experience. The suggested length of this essay is 300 words minimum.
6. An essay or journal should be kept describing the Dedicant's progress in building mental discipline, through meditation, trance, or other systematic techniques. The journal should cover a period of at least five months. The suggested length for the journal is 800 words.
7. An essay should be written describing the Dedicant's efforts and work with nature, the honoring of the Earth, and the impact of choices on the environment and the local ecosystem. The essay should reflect on the impact an individual can and should make on the environment at the local level. The suggested length for this essay is 500 words minimum.
8. A brief account and reflection about each High Holy Day attended by the Dedicant during a 12 month period. The rituals do not all have to be ADF. At least four of them should be following the ADF ritual format. The suggested length of the essays is 100 words minimum per event.
9. One essay should be written concerning each of the Kindred groups (ie. Deity, Ancestors, Nature Spirits). The essays should focus on ones relationship to those Kindred groups and ones understanding of Them. The suggested length of these essays should be 300 words per Kindred group and 1000 words in all.
10. A brief account of the Dedicant's spiritual growth and development through personal and Grove-centered application of the Dedicant's program. The essay should draw from a specific culture or a combination of cultures. There is no suggested length give for this essay.
11. Finally, the text of the Dedicant's oath and a reflection on the Dedicant's performance of the rite should be recorded. The suggested length for this essay is 500 words minimum.
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