CNT Clergy Application

 

AS A MEMBER OF THE CORRELLIAN CLERGY YOU ARE EXPECTED TO:

  • HONOR Deity always, both as Goddess and as God. Revere the sacred spark of life that is within you and within all things. Revere also the sacred dance of life that is manifest as the physical world.
  • HONOR the Earth, Nature, and Her processes. All life is sacred, and the entire Universe is one Being, Whose soul is Gaia. All that exists is eternally and inseparably connected through the Spirit of the Goddess and the Dance of the God.
  • HONOR the Divinity within you. Do not pollute your sacredness with hatred, nor with falsehood. Be honorable, fair, and truthful in all things. Strive always to act from your Higher Self, in Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
  • HONOR the Divinity within others. We are all sacred, all manifestations of Deity. Therefore follow always the Wiccan Rede: “Do as you will, but harm none.”
  • HONOR your Tradition. You are an initiate of the Correllian Tradition; honor it and respect its tenets. The Tradition is a family, bound by love and honor, uphold, and defend it always, even as the Tradition supports you. 
  • HONOR your fellow Correllian Clergy; remember that they have worked hard for their Clergy status, just as you have for yours. Show them always the respect to which Correllian Clergy are entitled. 
  • Honor the Elders of the Tradition and the leadership of the Tradition. Remember that they have spent many years working for the good of the Tradition and the advancement of Pagans everywhere.
  • HONOR your fellow Pagans. Remember always; A Pagan is a Pagan. Our faith comes down to us through many cultures and Traditions. We are as a thousand mirrors reflecting the image of Deity from a thousand angles. We have many differences, yet we must never let these stand between us, but embrace one another as a single people. Remember that your fellow Pagans, whatever their background, are on a spiritual path just as you are. Remember that your fellow Pagan Clergy, though their training and views may be different, have worked just as hard for their rank, and believe just as deeply in the tenets of their Traditions, as you yourself. Therefore, while you may sometimes disagree or come into conflict with other Clergy, you should always show them the same civility and respect that you expect to receive yourself. 
  • HONOR and follow all local laws applying to Ordained Clergy in your specific location.

PLEASE NOTE: To be recognized as Clergy you must:

  • Be age 18 or older. 
  • Successfully completed all the requirements as outlined in the Clergy Program under the tutelage of a WSI or Temple Mentor. A Letter of Recommendation from a Mentor is required as part of the Clergy application process.
  • You must have started your Clergy journey at least a year and a day before your application is submitted.
  • Submit two forms of valid identification, including at least one with a photo, to the Records Office – Acceptable forms of identification include: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, green bar-coded ID, ID card, or School ID. Other documents that verify your identity may be considered with advance approval. 
  • Submit Clergy Application Fee(s) as indicated in the Clergy Application Fee(s) section below.
  • Submit R200 Background Check fee (RSA Applicants) or applicable fee for your Country.
  • Individuals as young as 13 may apply for Inner Court Status within the Tradition upon completion of all requirements and with permission of a parent or guardian. Such individuals wear a yellow stole and are not considered to be Clergy until they reach the age of 18.
  • Legal Ordination is dependent upon the local laws of your specific state or country, most of our Clergy are recognized as Legally Ordained.  

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Clergy Application Fee(s) 

​Clergy Application Fees for RSA Residents are as follows: 
First Degree R750|Second Degree R1000 |Third Degree R1250. 

USA Applicants: First Degree $60|Second Degree $120 |Third Degree $180. 

For those members residing outside of the United States, Clergy Application Fees are calculated based on the applicants Country of Residence and their local economy. By adjusting the Clergy fees in this way, we ensure that being a member of the Correllian Clergy is accessible and equitable for all.

​If you reside in a Country other than the United States or RSA, or you are otherwise unable to afford your Clergy Application fee, please contact the Records Office for assistance before making any payments.

Steps:
  1. Please e-mail Lady Raene for the Banking Details / PayPal payment request.
  2. Complete the online application form and submit your fee via EFT or PayPal. 
  3. Email Proof of Payment to Lady Raene.
 

Police Clearance | Criminal Check

All RSA applicants must submit a R200 Criminal Check fee in addition to their application fee or provide a Police Clearance Certificate, no older than 3 months.  Residents of other African countries please make contact for the relevant pricing and options applicable.
 
Steps:
  1. Please e-mail Lady Raene for a Background Screening Form and Banking Details / PayPal payment request.
  2. Complete the form and submit your fee via EFT or PayPal. 
  3. Return the form along with your Proof of Payment to Lady Raene.

or Email your Police clearance certificate along with your ID as above to Lady Raene

Information is only seen by Lady Raene.  No one receives the background information including our First Priesthood — only a “pass” or “fail” answer — because of privacy laws. Failure to send form and fee to the above will result in delay of processing until such is received.
 
 
Clergy Application and Background Check Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
 
The Clan of Kheper Temple must receive your fee(s) before your application will be processed.
The background check (Criminal Check) fee is required by all RSA residents for each new clergy application / elevation. 
 
Electronic Funds Transfer is the preferred payment method for RSA Applicants.
International Applicants must utilize PayPal. If you cannot utilize PayPal, it will dramatically slow down your Clergy Application process.
If you are unable to pay through PayPal or via EFT, please contact the Records Office instructions. Your application will  be processed when payment clears the bank.