Why do you want to be a Priest, and what is your plan for making that goal happen?

1. Why do you want to be an ADF Priest in particular?

   I have personally been a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin for almost 20 years at the time of the writing of this letter. It was never a goal at first to complete any sort of Clergy program. I had an interest in the study programs but I personally never felt the need to go beyond that. As years have progressed I have become more and more involved with my own local Pagan community here in Nova Scotia and have noticed a significant lack of legit trained clergy in our community. I work very closely with a good friend who is a Pagan priestess through other means and she is an inspiration to what it can provide to our community. Here in the Maritime provinces, I feel my training in the Clergy path through ADF will be beneficial for my local community.

2. What does being a Priest mean to you in the cultural context of your Hearth Culture?

   To me being a priest is an opportunity to be a resource for my community. I wish to be able to provide services that others may be fully able to fulfill but may lack the motivation to do so. There are many situations where it is best for a community member to focus on their own grief when losing a loved one or to focus on their own joy during a marriage.
   
   I also hope to be a driving force in my community for charity-driven community out reach. I feel that the training I receive through the CTP program will help in this activity to help others in need in my community.

3. What has been your experience of the Work of the ADF Dedicant, and what do you expect when you begin the Clergy Student Discipline?