The above picture was taken at Sacred Sea Temple in Powder Springs, GA on the occassion of the Shrine Keeper's 3rd Degree initiation as a High Priestess. Sacred Sea Temple is headed by Lady Stephanie Neal, far left, who is the High Priestess Co-Regent of the Correllian-Nativist Church. On the far right is Lord Donald Lewis, Chancellor and High Priest of the Correllian-Nativist Church. The Temple Keeper of Chosen Path Church, Lady Laurie Denman, is in the middle of the picture.
The Correllian-Nativist Church is structured as Outer Court and Inner Court. Outer Court is the congregation of the Church, those who self identify as Correllians but have not obtained a Clergy Degree through the Church. Inner Court are those Correllians who have obtained a Clergy Degree through the Church.
If you wish to self identify as a Correllian-Nativist Chosen Path Church would be proud to dedicate you as an Outer Court Member. There are no other requirements to become Outer Court other than having your application to the Correllian-Nativist Church accepted. Please complete your application for Outer Court by following the instructions on Correllian.com under the menu item Applications. Even as an Outer Court member you can study the Correllian-Nativist Church 1st Degree program if you are doing so for general knowledge and spiritual growth.
However, if you wish to join the Inner Court the first step is to become a Dedicant. As an Outer Court member you can be initiated as a Dedicant as you begin your Clergical studies. Studies are done at the pace of the student but the Degrees take a minimum of a year and a day to obtain. There are three Degrees. Each Degree requires the Candidate to work with a qualified Mentor in the Correllian-Nativist Priesthood. Mentors can only mentor candidates who have not yet obtained the degree level they are endowed with, i.e. a 1st Degree Priest/ess can mentor a 1st Degree Candidate but not a 2nd or 3rd Degree Candidate. All Chosen Path Church Clergical students are required to utilize Witchschool.com, WSI, for their Degree Program. WSI does not charge for access to the 1st Degree Program. However, for 2nd and 3rd Degree Programs you will need a supporting membership. This requirement at Chosen Path Church is meant to ensure that all your transcript records are dynamic as you progress through your Program of study as well as protected on the website, just in case your local mentor loses records due to a computer crash. Think this won't happen to you? Well, it did to me during my 1st Degree studies. This requirement is a protect of your hard work!
The Correllian-Nativist Church is structured as Outer Court and Inner Court. Outer Court is the congregation of the Church, those who self identify as Correllians but have not obtained a Clergy Degree through the Church. Inner Court are those Correllians who have obtained a Clergy Degree through the Church.
If you wish to self identify as a Correllian-Nativist Chosen Path Church would be proud to dedicate you as an Outer Court Member. There are no other requirements to become Outer Court other than having your application to the Correllian-Nativist Church accepted. Please complete your application for Outer Court by following the instructions on Correllian.com under the menu item Applications. Even as an Outer Court member you can study the Correllian-Nativist Church 1st Degree program if you are doing so for general knowledge and spiritual growth.
However, if you wish to join the Inner Court the first step is to become a Dedicant. As an Outer Court member you can be initiated as a Dedicant as you begin your Clergical studies. Studies are done at the pace of the student but the Degrees take a minimum of a year and a day to obtain. There are three Degrees. Each Degree requires the Candidate to work with a qualified Mentor in the Correllian-Nativist Priesthood. Mentors can only mentor candidates who have not yet obtained the degree level they are endowed with, i.e. a 1st Degree Priest/ess can mentor a 1st Degree Candidate but not a 2nd or 3rd Degree Candidate. All Chosen Path Church Clergical students are required to utilize Witchschool.com, WSI, for their Degree Program. WSI does not charge for access to the 1st Degree Program. However, for 2nd and 3rd Degree Programs you will need a supporting membership. This requirement at Chosen Path Church is meant to ensure that all your transcript records are dynamic as you progress through your Program of study as well as protected on the website, just in case your local mentor loses records due to a computer crash. Think this won't happen to you? Well, it did to me during my 1st Degree studies. This requirement is a protect of your hard work!
1st Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priesthood:
The 1st Degree Priest/ess should be familiar with the details of the Wiccan faith, having a thorough grounding in Wiccan philosophy and traditions. They should be able to answer most questions about Wicca on a practical basis, as opposed to philosophical basis. The 1st Degree Priesthood should be able to take any role in ritual with reasonable confidence, short of ritual leader.
The 1st Degree Priesthood can perform virtually any ceremony for themselves and have the authority to perform the following rites in the name of the Correllian-Nativist Church. Lesser rites are done under the imperium of a member of the 3rd Degree Priesthood.
- Coming of Age Ritual
- Lesser Funeral Rite
- Lesser Handfasting
- Lesser Wiccaning Ritual
- Outer Court Dedication Ritual
The requirements to obtain a 1st Degree Priesthood are:
- Working with a qualified Mentor from the Correllian-Nativist Church which are available at Chosen Path Church. A qualified Mentor would be one who holds First Degree Clergy Standing from the Correllian-Nativist Church.
- Accepted 1st Degree application to the Correllian-Nativist Church which will require two forms of identification with photo ID and the payment of a fee. Please check for the current fee structure at Correllian.com. A background check for United States residents is also performed.
- After a period of study of a year and a day successful completion, 80% or 3.0 on the grading scale, of the following studies and activities:
- CWC101 First Degree Course, including exercises, available at Witchschool.com or within the Chosen Path Church. A minimum average of 80% on the two part final exam is also required.
- CWC102 Five Mystic Secrets Course
- CWC103 Correllian Philosophy Course
- CWC104 Correllian Ministry Course
- CWC111 Correllian Wicca 1st Degree Assignments course which includes:
- Writing two 500+ word essays on a topic covered in the 1st Degree Program OR
- one 500+ word essay on a topic covered in the 1st Degree Program PLUS two 500+ words guided meditations
Chosen Path Church also requires Candidates to lead one ritual.
The 1st Degree Priesthood can perform virtually any ceremony for themselves and have the authority to perform the following rites in the name of the Correllian-Nativist Church. Lesser rites are done under the imperium of a member of the 3rd Degree Priesthood.
- Coming of Age Ritual
- Lesser Funeral Rite
- Lesser Handfasting
- Lesser Wiccaning Ritual
- Outer Court Dedication Ritual
The requirements to obtain a 1st Degree Priesthood are:
- Working with a qualified Mentor from the Correllian-Nativist Church which are available at Chosen Path Church. A qualified Mentor would be one who holds First Degree Clergy Standing from the Correllian-Nativist Church.
- Accepted 1st Degree application to the Correllian-Nativist Church which will require two forms of identification with photo ID and the payment of a fee. Please check for the current fee structure at Correllian.com. A background check for United States residents is also performed.
- After a period of study of a year and a day successful completion, 80% or 3.0 on the grading scale, of the following studies and activities:
- CWC101 First Degree Course, including exercises, available at Witchschool.com or within the Chosen Path Church. A minimum average of 80% on the two part final exam is also required.
- CWC102 Five Mystic Secrets Course
- CWC103 Correllian Philosophy Course
- CWC104 Correllian Ministry Course
- CWC111 Correllian Wicca 1st Degree Assignments course which includes:
- Writing two 500+ word essays on a topic covered in the 1st Degree Program OR
- one 500+ word essay on a topic covered in the 1st Degree Program PLUS two 500+ words guided meditations
Chosen Path Church also requires Candidates to lead one ritual.
2nd Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priesthood:
The 2nd Degree Priest/ess should be able to take any role in ritual and answer any questions about Wicca, whether practical or philosophical. The 2nd Degree Priest/ess should be able to manipulate energy in ritual and other settings, with reasonable competence. The 2nd Degree Priesthood should be familiar with most Wiccan rituals and techniques and be able to undertake them without direct guidance.
The 2nd Degree Priesthood has the same authority to perform rites and rituals as the 1st Degree Priesthood. The 2nd Degree Priesthood can initiate Clergy within the Correllian-Nativist Church under the imperium of a Correllian-Nativist High Priest/ess. However, should the 2nd Degree Priest/ess never complete their 3rd Degree all Clergy initiated by them will transfer to the lineage of their 2nd Degree Mentor.
The requirements to obtain a 2nd Degree Priesthood are:
- Successful ordination as a 1st Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priest/ess.
- Working with a qualified Mentor from the Correllian-Nativist Church, which are available at Chosen Path Church. A qualified Mentor would be one who holds Second Degree Clergy Standing from the Correllian-Nativist Church.
- Accepted 2nd Degree application to the Correllian-Nativist Church which will require two forms of identification with photo ID and the payment of a fee. Please check for the current fee structure at Correllian.com. A background check for United States residents is also performed if the Candidate was not required to have one at the time of their 1st Degree application.
- After a period of study of a year and a day successful completion, 80% or 3.0 on the grading scale, of the following studies and activities:
- CWC201 Second Degree course, including exercises. A minimum average score of 80% on the final exam is also required.
- CWC202 Spells for the Second Degree course
- CWC203 Ritual in Theory and Practice course
- CRC101 Correllian Regalia course
- CWC207 Comparative Religions course
- CWC208 2nd Degree Project course, selecting from one of the three options below to be approved by your Mentor:
- Project proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Candidate's Mentor prior to any work being done on the project. Project proposals must include:
- Identifying the topic or area of interest
- Narrowing that interest to a manageable level, and
- Assessing the resources that you will need to complete the form of final project you have selected.
Option 1:
- Research Paper with specific requirements:
- An in depth paper on a topic of your choosing related to the Second Degree course materials. This paper is expected to well researched, and well written. Students are expected to consult at least 3-5 external sources in preparing their paper, and must thoroughly document these sources in their bibliography. The paper should be at least 6-8 double-spaced pages, and should include a summary, introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography. You are expected to write clearly and concisely, and to use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Option 2:
- Collection of Related Papers, similar to a Research Paper but may examine 3-6 topic areas in lesser depth with specific requirements:
- Each topic should be covered in at least 2-4 double-spaced pages, with at least 2 external sources being consulted and documented in the bibliography. You are expected to write clearly and concisely, and to use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Each topic should include an introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography.
Option 3:
- Creative Project which requires 25 hours of work to include:
- reading and doing research on your topic
- a journal of your activities and the insights gathered during the project
- Supervision and a written evaluation by an experienced individual familiar with your project
- Upon completion of the project, 2-4 page reflection paper detailing your experiences and outlining what you have learned.
Chosen Path Church also requires Candidates to lead one Study Group session and lead two rituals.
The 2nd Degree Priesthood has the same authority to perform rites and rituals as the 1st Degree Priesthood. The 2nd Degree Priesthood can initiate Clergy within the Correllian-Nativist Church under the imperium of a Correllian-Nativist High Priest/ess. However, should the 2nd Degree Priest/ess never complete their 3rd Degree all Clergy initiated by them will transfer to the lineage of their 2nd Degree Mentor.
The requirements to obtain a 2nd Degree Priesthood are:
- Successful ordination as a 1st Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priest/ess.
- Working with a qualified Mentor from the Correllian-Nativist Church, which are available at Chosen Path Church. A qualified Mentor would be one who holds Second Degree Clergy Standing from the Correllian-Nativist Church.
- Accepted 2nd Degree application to the Correllian-Nativist Church which will require two forms of identification with photo ID and the payment of a fee. Please check for the current fee structure at Correllian.com. A background check for United States residents is also performed if the Candidate was not required to have one at the time of their 1st Degree application.
- After a period of study of a year and a day successful completion, 80% or 3.0 on the grading scale, of the following studies and activities:
- CWC201 Second Degree course, including exercises. A minimum average score of 80% on the final exam is also required.
- CWC202 Spells for the Second Degree course
- CWC203 Ritual in Theory and Practice course
- CRC101 Correllian Regalia course
- CWC207 Comparative Religions course
- CWC208 2nd Degree Project course, selecting from one of the three options below to be approved by your Mentor:
- Project proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Candidate's Mentor prior to any work being done on the project. Project proposals must include:
- Identifying the topic or area of interest
- Narrowing that interest to a manageable level, and
- Assessing the resources that you will need to complete the form of final project you have selected.
Option 1:
- Research Paper with specific requirements:
- An in depth paper on a topic of your choosing related to the Second Degree course materials. This paper is expected to well researched, and well written. Students are expected to consult at least 3-5 external sources in preparing their paper, and must thoroughly document these sources in their bibliography. The paper should be at least 6-8 double-spaced pages, and should include a summary, introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography. You are expected to write clearly and concisely, and to use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Option 2:
- Collection of Related Papers, similar to a Research Paper but may examine 3-6 topic areas in lesser depth with specific requirements:
- Each topic should be covered in at least 2-4 double-spaced pages, with at least 2 external sources being consulted and documented in the bibliography. You are expected to write clearly and concisely, and to use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Each topic should include an introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography.
Option 3:
- Creative Project which requires 25 hours of work to include:
- reading and doing research on your topic
- a journal of your activities and the insights gathered during the project
- Supervision and a written evaluation by an experienced individual familiar with your project
- Upon completion of the project, 2-4 page reflection paper detailing your experiences and outlining what you have learned.
Chosen Path Church also requires Candidates to lead one Study Group session and lead two rituals.
3rd Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priesthood:
The 3rd Degree High Priest/ess should be able to answer all questions about Wicca and to facilitate all Wiccan rituals met with in the ordinary service of a Temple. The 3rd 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.
The 3rd Degree High Priesthood has the authority to perform all rites and rituals of the Correllian-Nativist Church including funerals and legally binding Handfastings. Only the 3rd Degree High Priesthood can initiate persons into the Correllian Clergy without acting under the imperium of a 3rd Degree High Priest/ess.
The requirements to obtain a 3rd Degree Priesthood are:
- Successful ordination as a 2nd Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priest/ess.
- Working with a qualified Mentor from the Correllian-Nativist Church, which are available at Chosen Path Church. A qualified Mentor would be one who holds High Priesthood Clergy Standing from the Correllian-Nativist Church.
- Accepted 3rd Degree application to the Correllian-Nativist Church which will require two forms of identification with photo ID and the payment of a fee. Please check for the current fee structure at Correllian.com. A background check for United States residents is also performed if the Candidate was not required to have one at the time of their 1st or 2nd Degree applications.
- After a period of study of a year and a day successful completion, 80% or 3.0 on the grading scale, of the following studies and activities:
- CWC301 Correllian Wicca Third Degree course, including exercises. A minimum average score of 80% on the final exam is also required.
- CWC302 Correllian Wicca Third Degree Assignments course
- Introspective Life Map
- Self-healing analysis (Shadow Work and Soul Retrieval)
- Write and teach one four hour original class. Class proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Candidate's Mentor prior to any work being done on the class.
- Plan and host one public event. This event should take a minimum of 50 hours to plan, coordinate and execute. Event proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Candidate's Mentor prior to any work being done on the event.
Chosen Path Church also requires candidates to lead two rituals.
The 3rd Degree High Priesthood has the authority to perform all rites and rituals of the Correllian-Nativist Church including funerals and legally binding Handfastings. Only the 3rd Degree High Priesthood can initiate persons into the Correllian Clergy without acting under the imperium of a 3rd Degree High Priest/ess.
The requirements to obtain a 3rd Degree Priesthood are:
- Successful ordination as a 2nd Degree Correllian-Nativist Church Priest/ess.
- Working with a qualified Mentor from the Correllian-Nativist Church, which are available at Chosen Path Church. A qualified Mentor would be one who holds High Priesthood Clergy Standing from the Correllian-Nativist Church.
- Accepted 3rd Degree application to the Correllian-Nativist Church which will require two forms of identification with photo ID and the payment of a fee. Please check for the current fee structure at Correllian.com. A background check for United States residents is also performed if the Candidate was not required to have one at the time of their 1st or 2nd Degree applications.
- After a period of study of a year and a day successful completion, 80% or 3.0 on the grading scale, of the following studies and activities:
- CWC301 Correllian Wicca Third Degree course, including exercises. A minimum average score of 80% on the final exam is also required.
- CWC302 Correllian Wicca Third Degree Assignments course
- Introspective Life Map
- Self-healing analysis (Shadow Work and Soul Retrieval)
- Write and teach one four hour original class. Class proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Candidate's Mentor prior to any work being done on the class.
- Plan and host one public event. This event should take a minimum of 50 hours to plan, coordinate and execute. Event proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Candidate's Mentor prior to any work being done on the event.
Chosen Path Church also requires candidates to lead two rituals.