Also called The Faith, the Bhairdic College offers three levels of training. All Bhairdic College classes have a completion time alotment, which is provided to the student when s/he enters the classroom. Should a student require additional time, s/he may purchase a CLASS RENEWAL (as many times as s/he needs).

We invite you to visit the BHAIRDIC COLLEGE CLASSROOMS, where you can view class descriptions.and set-up your student profile.

BHAIRDIC COLLEGE - LEVEL 1

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. Two formats for Membership & FFN Introduction class are available:

PREMIER FFN Membership / Introduction 4-week teleworkshop - $99.00

or

BASIC FFN Membership / Introduction 6-week online class via the Faery School - $75.00

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 admitted into BC1 classroom.
	Upon completing the Intro class and entering the BC1 classroom, students will have a 12 month time alotment to complete the 9 lesson training program. Should a student require additional time, s/he may purchase a CLASS RENEWAL (as many times as s/he needs).
	BC1 Students are required to attend a minimum number of monthly BC Teleclasses (5) and a minimum number of Bo Orann (New Moon) Medition Tele-events (3), a minimum number of Bo Finn (Full Moon) Lunar Venerations (3), and a minimum number of Holy Day Celebration Tele-events (4) to meet ordination mandates. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program. The operation cost of these teleclasses & events are not included in college registration and have a suggested donation amount for each event. Details are provided to Members & students only.

Enrollment in our College program will provide you with:

• Access to the Bhairidic College 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 Members Only ~ A Faery Gathering Place for monthly lunar venerations and seasonal celebrations Tele-events
• Access to the Member's Only password protected website, providing hours of material for study and spiritual application.
• Access to the Member's Only private message board
• 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.
• 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: $165.00 paid in-full at the time of registration. Please allow seven days to begin processing your enrollment after we have received your PayPal registration. We will automatically enroll you into the classroom and provide you with the key via an email notice.

Due to the nature of the program, once you have been enrolled into the online Classroom we cannot accept accept any cancellations or provide refunds. Thank you for your understanding in this matter..

Course Specifics: Each lesson includes an assignment and journal entries, which must be completed and uploaded to the Classroom. Candidates may work at their own pace as long as they maintain an active membership within the Faery-Faith Network, or are given a deadline from their Mentor. Each completed lesson is reviewed, graded and comments are provided. Once all course work has been satisfactorily completed 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) Training program as well as the Druidic Clan of Dana Training Program.

Many lesson assignments require the submission of a photo of a student project. Thus, either a digital camera or the means to print and scan photographs are a must. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program.

Course materials: resource materials for nine lessons, Faery pathworkings (tapes can be ordered from Brigid's Press), ceremonial outlines, traditional songs and recipes, online live Rite of Passage, a frameable Bhaird Certificate (numbered and signed).

Students are required to purchase the BC1 Student Herbal Kit from A Faery Marketplace once they have been renrolled into the classroom as it is put to immediate use in Lesson One. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program.

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 needed once the student has been enrolled in the classroom as it is put to immediate use in Lesson One. This is an important consideration when registering for this training program.

Stage I-Identification with the Divine Archetype & the Faery-Faith Lesson Topics: Faery lesson 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. Faery Lesson 2: Faery Lineage, Faery Wand, Sacred Symbols, Faery Wand Consecration Ritual. Two Pathworking. Seed Power Journey and Faery Fetch Journey.

Faery Lesson 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.

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

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

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

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

Faery Lesson 8: Preparation for Bhairdic Ordination.

Faery Lesson 9: The Ceremony and last assignment.

Completion of all course material and the approval 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 or 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

Register online right now.

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.

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).

Register online right now - $150.00 - approval required.

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).

Register online right now - $150.00 ~ approval required.

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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