Also called The Faith, the Bhairdic College offers three levels of training. All Bhairdic College courses are offered in topic groupings and must be completed in the order designated below.

BHAIRDIC COLLEGE - LEVEL 1

Now accepting students. Course to begin in February & March . Registration required no later then February 15, or March 15, 2012

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Students MUST have a current FFN Membership and have completed the FFN Introduction Class.

BC level 1 - is for all first year students. This year-long apprenticeship provides foundational materials and a deepening into one's own Sacred Self, while becoming a Bhaird / Bard. Mandatory prerequisit requirement: Membership & Faery-Faith Tradition & Introduction class. Students MUST have a current FFN Membership and have completed the FFN Introduction Class.

Course description:

All course work is designed for the individual who feels a calling to be formally trained in the Faery-Faith Tradition of Ireland. The Faery-Faith Bhairdic College on-line training program is operated under the directorship of the Ard-Ollamh Kisma K. Stepanich-Reidling, with the Mentorship of the Muin Ollamhs and Sages.

	Registering students must already be an FFN Member and have completed the pre-requisite class: FFN Introduction -- before s/he will be accepted into BC1.
	Upon completing the Intro class and registering in the BC1 training program, students will have a 12 month time alotment to complete the 9 course training program. Should a student require additional time, s/he may petition their Mentor for approval.
	Students MUST HAVE access to a computer with a webcam AND working mic headset and attend the pre-scheduled course calls. The class schedule will be developed after registration deadline as based on Mentor / Student agreed upon schedule. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program. The cost of these webcam events are included in the FFM Membership dues .
	BC1 Students are required to attend a minimum number of monthly Bo Orann (New Moon) rituals (3), a minimum number of Bo Finn (Full Moon) Lunar Venerations (3), and a minimum number of Holy Day Celebrations (4) to meet ordination mandates.

Enrollment in our College program will provide you with:

• Access to the Bhairidic College webcam classroom and all resource materials provided.
• Twelve months of one-on-one study with a spiritual Mentor.
• Access to Kisma K. Stepanich-Reidling on a daily basis.
• Access to the entire Beloved Community of FFN as well as Faery Council members via the FFN@yahoo email list.
• Access to the monthly lunar venerations and seasonal celebrations webcam-events
• Access to Member's Only material for study and spiritual application.
• Invitations to attend private events with Kisma K. Stepanich-Reidling, including the annual Clannad Banba Gathering, held at Central Grove in Southern California
• The opportunity to become a Companion of the Sacred Order of Tara through the Priory of Brigid's Faery Faith.
• The opportunity to undergo training in the Order of Sacred Tara to become a Guardian.
• The opportunity to undergo training in the Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Faery-Faith Red Branch
• The opportunity to undergo advanced training in the Faith as a Ban/sagart Level Two Training.
• The opportunity to become a Sacred Order of Brigid Flame Keeper.
• Active participation in the Faery-Faith Bhairdic Sturture through association with one or more Sacred Trees
• Guidlines on forming your own Bhairdic Circle
• And more. . . .

Bhairdic College Fees: A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $25.00. Courses 1-4, 6 and 8/9 are $40.00 each, allowing you 6 weeks for each course. Courses 5 & 7 are $25 each course, allowing you 3 weeks for each course.

To register for the Bhairdic College students MUST have a current FFN Membership and have completed the FFN Introduction Class.

Now accepting students.

If you are eligible and meet the FFN Membership pre-requisite, reserve your place in the next session by registering by the deadline above. Please allow seven days to begin processing your enrollment after we have received your PayPal registration. Once your registration is received, you will be provided with COURSE ONE registration date & details. **Due to the nature of ALL OUR Spiritual Training classes, workshops & ceremonial events, we regret that once you have enrolled and been emailed the Faery-Faith Tradition Webcam Meeting Room url & Telephone Dial-in number & Access Code for any of the 9 courses required to complete this training, we cannot give a refund.

Course Specifics: There are a total of 9 courses in this training program. Each 6 week course will consist of 4 agreed upon webcam class meetings and each 3 week course will consist of 2 webcam class meetings, to be scheduled prior to the start of each course between the Mentor & Student. Each course is alotted a a six-week or 3-wekk time alottment.

Each of the 9 courses include assignments and journal entries, which must be completed and brought to class to be reviewed, graded and discussed.

Once all 9 courses have been satisfactorily completed, and the minimum attendance requirements as stated above are met, the Rite of Passage is scheduled. An official Bhaird Certificate is sent along with an invitation to continue education by entering into the Bansagart (Priestess) / Sagart (Priest) Training program as well as the Order of Sacred Tara Training program.

Many lesson assignments a hands-on project. Thus, student's will be required to make certain tool. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program.

Course materials: resource materials for each of the 9 Courses, Faery pathworkings, ceremonial outlines, traditional songs and recipes, a live webcam Rite of Passage, a frameable Bhaird Certificate (numbered and signed).

Additional book required : all students are required to have a copy of Faery-Faith Traditional Wisdom, Codex 1~Irish Cosmology & Faery Glamoury. This book can be ordered direction from our Faery Marketplace, Brigid's Press, and is required to begin Course 1. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program.

Stage I-Identification with the Divine Archetype & the Faery-Faith Lesson Topics: Faery Course 1: Sacred Space, Faery altar, Celtic Division of the Year, traditional Irish history, Fairy allies of the green world. Two Pathworkings Journey of Perception and Journey to the Faery Mound. Register for Course 1: $40.00- 6 weeks coure period

Faery Course 2: Faery Lineage, Faery Wand, Sacred Symbols, Faery Wand Consecration Ritual. Two Pathworking. Seed Power Journey and Faery Fetch Journey.

Register for Course 2: $40.00 - 6 weeks coure period

Faery Course 3: The Ancient Ones, the Land of Faery, Arousal of the Flame, the Warrior's Shield. Two Pathworkings. Spiritual Benefactor Journey and Moon Faery meditation.

Register for Course 3: $40.00 - 6 weeks coure period

Faery Course 4: The Temple of Eire, Faery Dress, Sacred Faery Talismans, creating a Faery Ring. One Pathworking Spirit Temple Journey.

Register for Course 4: $40.00 - 6 weeks coure period

Faery Course 5: The Bhairdic Way & Druidic principals. Plus additional Inspired Grove of Usneach, Druidic Clan of Dana Liturgy.

Register for Course 5: $25.00 3 weeks coure period

Faery Course 6: Living a Green Life and the presence of Gaia, becoming an Earth Steward, the outdoor water shrine.

Register for Course 6: $40.00 - 6 weeks coure period

Faery Course 7: An introduction to the Faery-Faith Red Branch and Sacred Order of Tara.

Register for Course 7: $25.00 - 3 weeks coure period

Faery Course 8: Preparation for Bhairdic Ordination.

Faery Course 9: The Ceremony and last assignment.

Register for Course 8 AND 9: $40.00 - 6 weeks coure period

Completion of all course materials and the approvl of the Ollamh results in an Ordination as a Bhaird of the Faery-Faith Tradition & Network. Bhairds are invited to enter The path of the Bansagart (priestess) and Sagart (priest), or undergo the Order of Sacred Tara Red-Branch training programs.

Additional Study Materials covered in the college:

• Faery ring outline
• Faery-Faith Credo
• celebration chants
• grounding and centering guidelines
• herbal recipes
• a Treatise on natural magic
• A Call of the Sidhe
• The Mystic of Dana
• Ceremonial outline for all Lunar Mystery Venerations
• Self-Dedication Ceremony
• and more

Now accepting students.

Please allow seven days to begin processing your enrollment after we have received your PayPal registration. Once your registration is received, you will be provided with COURSE ONE registration date & details. **Due to the nature of ALL OUR Spiritual Training classes, workshops & ceremonial events, we regret that once you have enrolled and been emailed the Faery-Faith Tradition Webcam Meeting Room url & Telephone Dial-in number & Access Code for any of the 9 courses required to complete this training, we cannot give a refund.

BANSAGART / SAGART LEVEL TWO TRAINING

Bansagart/Sagart [Priestess/Priest] level 2 - This training program is designed for the Bhaird of our Tradition who feels a calling to enter into the Priestess- or Priesthood, who hear a clerical calling and wish to further their spirituality by undergoing magical training and service to the Beloved Community of the Faery-Faith Tradition via our Netowrk. Priests and Priestesses can form their own Grove, which is acknowledged as an official Grove of our community (additional information to be provided at the appropriate time), as well as prepare you to take a more active role within the Beloved Community by co-facilitating certain Lunar Venerations and the Holy Day associated with Grove 3 (Priestesses) or Grove 4 (Priests). Students are assigned up to 3 Bo Oranns to co-facilitate and 3 Bo Finns to co-facilitate. These are mandatory. Level 2 training consists of 7 lessons, and students are given a Completion Time-Limit of 10 months. Should a student require additional time, s/he may purchase a CLASS RENEWAL (as many times as s/he needs).

Currently NOT accepting new Students

Please allow seven days to begin processing your enrollment. We will automatically enroll you into the classroom. An email notice will be sent to you when this has occurred. Due to the nature of this transaction, no refunds are given once processing begins. Thank you.

SAGESHIP LEVEL THREE TRAINING

Sageship level 3 - is advanced training for the Bansagart/Sagart (priestess/priest) who wishes to become a spiritual leader and mentor within the Beloved Community of the Faery-Faith Tradition via our Network. Sageship Training is by permission only. Requirement: completion of Ban / Sagart Training and Ordination as an FFN Ban / Sagart. The Sage Ordination is only performed live. Arrangements must be made by the candidate with Mentor. Level 3 training consists of 5 lessons, and students are given a Completion Time-Limit of 10 months. Should a student require additional time, s/he may purchase a CLASS RENEWAL (as many times as s/he needs).

Currently NOT accepting new Students

Please allow seven days to begin processing your enrollment. We will automatically enroll you into the classroom. An email notice will be sent to you when this has occurred. Due to the nature of this transaction, no refunds are given once processing begins. Thank you.

**Adept training in the Faith leads to Ollamhship and is based on a pre-approvedal process and arrangement with Kisma K. Stepanich-Reidling.

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