What is an Acolyte?
Druidic Discernment
Find inspiration on your journey towards a deeper connection with the divine. Being "On the Path" begins with the Discernment Program. This process is the beginning of a five year plan which refines you more and more until you reach excellence, the ultimate goal of the True Druid.
Levels are in "Classes"
The Druid "Orders"
During this discernment, you move up in levels called Classes. You start as a Fifth Class Druid and move downward to achieve being a First Class Druid. Within each class are "Orders" that arrive in "letter form" containing comprehensive information along with one theory and practice. At your pace, this could (5) years.
The Laity Path and the Acolyte
Postulancy
Postulancy
Postulancy
The first two years is the "Postulancy" where you are a "postulant", a person who is discerning their place among the most Holy Ancient Druids. You contemplate if belonging to this ancient priesthood is right for you, learning about ancient civilization and culture.
Aspirancy
Postulancy
Postulancy
The second two years is the "Aspirancy" where you are an "Aspirant", a person who is discerning their place among our Druids in OCAB. You contemplate if belonging to the Druid Order is right for you, learning about how conservatism plays and important role in ancient traditions.
Initiation
Postulancy
Initiation
The final fifth year is the "Initiation" where you are an "Initiate", or fully discerned druid. It involves short casual conversations either in person, by video, or on the phone which happen once per season. During this period, you still receive orders. before becoming an official part of our Order.