Second Degree - Priest/esshood
The following is necessary to achieve Second Degree Status at Light and Shadows.
This denotes a person who has completed all previous levels of requirement and has demonstrated a maturity and level of responsibility required for the Priesthood. Persons who achieve this level will carry the title of High Priest or High Priestess and will be eligible for Ministerial Credentials. During this period, the High Priest or High Priestess should be concentrating on learning how to deal with people individually and within a group setting. They will be focusing on sharpening their counseling and teaching skills and since Second degree students are learning to be teachers, they must have taught us, as a coven, something before elevation to this Degree. They should attend all classes, rituals, and activities held by this coven and having already learned how to write ritual, will now learn how to manipulate the energy of ritual to benefit those in circle. They will be given a suggested list of books to read. The Second Degree student will, toward the later stages, be invited to sit on a Council.
Other training will consist of...
Learning the in-depth history of the Sabbats.
Gaining an in depth understanding of different traditions.
Working with energy and focusing it precisely.
Doing assignments within the coven for specific group dynamics.
Studying Rites of Passage.
Being a tutor to Dedicate Seekers Helping with the training of Dedicates and First Degree students.
Learning to deal with issues within the group.
Taking an active part in rituals.
Learning to do rituals for the group when needed.
Developing a teaching Book of Shadows for each level of elevation.
Maintaining the respect of all coven members, both inner and outer circle.
Learning about other religions in order to gain an understanding of them.
Being separated for short periods from the group for inner teaching to be learned and implemented.
Taking on a special assignment geared toward benefiting the student as well as the coven and the community as a whole.
Working on a research paper.
Responsiblities of Second Degree Initiates In addition to the areas of study outlined above, the student at this level also has these other responsibilities to meet�?
1. Complete the Second Degree series of lessons and tests.
2. Complete the 'special' assignment.
3. Attend weekly classes.
4. Attend rituals.
5. Attend Sabbats.
6. Know the Covens Tradition.
7. Become tutor to the Dedicate Seekers.
8. Occasionally plan and facilitate an Esbat.
9. Read as many of the books on the Second Degree Reading List as possible.
10. Begin creating a teaching Book of Shadows, which should consist of some form of lessons for prospective students.
11. Sit on the Council.
12. Be a living example of appropriate behavior for all other members.
Before the Individual is elevated to Third Degree and autonomy, they must fulfill the following minimum requirements�?
Been in the Priesthood for at least a year and a day.
Completed all Second Degree lessons, assignments and tests.
Demonstrated a willingness and ability to observe and participate in all functions within the ritual circle, such as developing the ability to channel energy properly during ritual.
Behaved in ritual as is appropriate
Assisted in preparation for ritual functions.
Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the Wheel of the Year and the celebration of each Sabbat.
Demonstrated growth within the Craft.
Assisted Dedicates and First Degree students when needed.
Contributed the required research paper.
Contributed to ideas for coven gatherings and helped to arrange them.
Demonstrated qualities of sincerity, honesty, integrity, and respect.
Has been (and continues to be) ethical in dealing with people.
Communicates in a positive way with people.
When aware of conflicts within the coven has brought them to the attention of the Elder High Priest/ess of their coven, even if that's where the conflict is.
Has (and continues to) study and learn about the integral workings of the various Rites of Passage.
Has started (and continually improves) their own 'Teaching' Book of Shadows.
Contributed in some manner to each Sabbat, either by supplies, food, or time. Supplies are considered incense, candles or other magickal items required. Time is considered arriving early to help set up or staying late to help clean up afterwards (when at the covensteads).
Has taught at least 15 classes while at Second Degree.
Demonstrate by their manner of living and interactions with others that the student has an adequate understanding of the conduct and ethical behavior expected of a Third Degree Witch in the coven and that they are fully prepared in all respects to be made Third Degree and given their autonomy.
Demonstrate familiarity with advanced spellworking correspondences.
Has completed the required 'solitary time away' from the coven.
Demonstrate that the 'time away' provided them with a greater perspective of what is required to be Third Degree within the community
Complete any additional requirements given by the Elder High Priest and Elder High Priestess. (This is not designed to be a trick clause. Its purpose is to cover cases where a member of the Priesthood has completed all of the technical requirements, but shows a weak area that needs to be addressed before elevation to autonomy is appropriate.)
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