The term Outer Court refers to those in the Tradition who are not initiated members of the Clergy. The Correllian Tradition maintains a strong commitment to its Outer Court members. We believe that not everyone needs or desires to be part of the Clergy, and that there is much which the Tradition has to offer and to gain from its Outer Court Members.
INNER COURT
The term Inner Court refers to initiated members of the Clergy within the Tradition. These are the people who have made a full commitment to the spiritual path, pursued and received initiation, and form the Tradition’s spiritual core. It is the Inner Court which gives the Tradition shape and structure.
Dedicant -A Dedicant is a person who has made a formal commitment to study for initiation into the First Degree of Clergy. Usually this period of study usually lasts for one year and one day. At the end of that period the Dedicant may return to Outer Court status or request initiation into the First Degree of Clergy.
Postulant -A Postulant is a person who has completed the requirements for initiation as a First Degree Priest/ess but has not yet received the actual initiation.
First Degree -The First Degree Priest/ess is the base level of Correllian clergy. The First Degree Priest/ess should be familiar with the details of the Wiccan faith, having a thorough grounding in Wiccan philosophy and traditions. The First Degree Priest/ess should be able to answer most questions about Wicca on a practical (as opposed to philosophical) level. The First Degree Priest/ess should be able to take most roles in ritual with reasonable confidence.
Second Degree -The Second Degree Priest/ess should be able to take any role in ritual, and answer most questions about Wicca, whether practical or philosophical. The Second Degree Priest/ess should be able to manipulate energy in ritual and other settings, with reasonable competence. The Second Degree Priestess should be familiar with most Wiccan rituals and techniques, and be able to undertake them without direct guidance.
Third Degree -The Third Degree Clergy form the High Priesthood of the Tradition. A Third Degree High Priest/ess should be able to answer all questions about Wicca, and to facilitate all Wiccan rituals that fall within the ordinary service of a Temple. The Third Degree High Priest/ess should be competent in energy work, should be able to deliver an oracle or Spirit message, and perform the ceremony of Drawing Down the Moon.