COVENANT
OF THE PENTACLE WICCAN CHURCH
POB 23033 NOLA 70183
504-828-7169
REQUIRED RELIGIOUS TRADITIONAL HOLIDAYS, ALTAR
SUPPLIES AND CUSTOMS PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE US, AND FOLLOWED IN PRISONS ACROSS THE
NATION
PRIVATE
WORSHIP-Individual worship is required, as Wicca
stresses Spiritual practice as well as working
in daily life, for the betterment of self and
others.
CORPORTATE,GROUP/CIRCLE
WORSHIP-Wiccans hold respect and belief in the
power of ‘common prayer’ focused
on the fulfillment of a goal, such as healing.
Prayerful and social interaction also are used
as time of inspiration, balance and beneficial
to the participant on all aspects of recovery
of the life and soul.
HEIRARCHAL
LEADERSHIP-In an environs where there is a visiting
HP/S, or clergy, the service is lead by that
person or volunteer. If the rites are led by
an Inmate Rep, as is often the case IN ISLAM,
the position should be rotated or chosen by
divination. In my affiliated groups, the founder
of the group, or teacher, if in good stead with
the institution, majority of the group and with
CPWC, will lead, and share the work, as others
learn.
AUTHORITATIVE
TEXT-As WICCA teaches the importance of TIMELESS
WISDOM AND TRUTH, so do we also acknowledge
that the passing of millennia, cultural interaction
on a Global level, new marvels in medicine,
technology ,culture, etc. demand that we hold
fast to our primary TRUTH…The WICCAN REDE-“HARM
NONE” and THE THREEFOLD LAW OF RETURN-“WHAT
YOU SEND OUT COMES BACK THREE TIMES OVER.”
BUT,
we also know that life is complex, and not linear.
There are circumstances that warrant behaviors
beyond THIS or THAT.
WE WORK FOR THE GOOD OF COMMUNITY, WORLD, SELF.
ANY text that teaches this sacred work, that
enforces our beliefs is considered a gift of
wisdom, and respected as such.
DIET-Wiccans
can be Vegan, Vegetarian, or simply follow a
diet that includes meat, dairy, eggs. WE DO
HAVE COMMUNION, at Rites, that should consist
of a juice and bread product. We also honor
our 8 SABBATS, with a meal together, as is customary
with the Jewish faith, at Sukkot, Passover etc
and the Muslim faith at Ramadan, after a Fast.
SACRED
MEDALLION-A FIVE POINTED STAR or PENTACLE is
generally worn, to represent THE PENTACOST,
as we experience it…THE UNION OF DIETY
AND HUMANITY, represented by EARTH, AIR, FIRE,
WATER and SPIRIT. It can be worn out of view,
and less than 1.5” in diameter. Worn point
up, will create less controversy, for a populace
and staff, unlearned in RITUAL SYMBOLISM. This
lesser seal of Solomon, also represents the
5 Pillars of Islam, and thus, is or can be worn
by those of that faith.
NOTE -ALL SACRED SYMBOLS CAN BE BASTARDIZED
BY GANG, CRIMINAL GROUPS ETC.AND ARE!
An alternate symbol, for Wicca would be the
threefold moon or star.
For Islam, perhaps a star and crescent.
ACCREDITED
REPRESENTATIVE-If possible, access to an approved
High Priest or Priestess is required, and can
be there by visitation at appointed traditional
and regular times. IF no such person lives in
proximity, the group should meet on regular
Sabbats, as required by Wicca and Laws of the
United States.
HOLY
DAYS- CORPORATE WORSHIP REQUIRED-
SAMHAIN-OCT.31
YULE-DEC.20-21
IMBOLC-FEB.1-2
OSTARA-MAR.21
BELTANE-MAY1
LITHA-JUNE 21
LUGHNASSAH-AUG.1-2
MABON-SEPT.21
OUR SABBATS, or Holydays, correspond with the
Western European Harvest WHEEL OF THE YEAR.
DIVINATION-Wiccans
seek the inspiration of the DIVINE through use
of TAROT CARDS, PLAYING CARDS, ETC. NOTE: In
order to keep SECURITY and PROTOCOLS CODES AND
SYMBOLS…Decks of Tarot come with a booklet
that gives the Artist’s meaning of each
artwork. I suggest the Chaplain keep a photocopy
of it. A Wiccan Inmate with access to Divination,
can use this Inspiration to better life, both
inside and at RELEASE, WHERE A LIFEPLAN IS VITAL
TO SUCCESS.
RITUAL
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ALTAR:
WAND-can be a feather,or a piece of wood, such
as a Popsicle Stick.
CHALICE-a cup used at our Bread and Juice blessing.
Except for the symbols, the cup used by the
Catholic group, is exactly the type Wiccans
use…it can be plain and the group can
choose to decorate it with relevant sacred symbols.
A cup from the Commissary, in Plastic can also
serve, if it is treated with respect, and changed
when the group can acquire a more suitable one.
SALT
AND WATER ARE NEEDED AT EACH RITUAL, AS IS A
CANDLE, STICK INCENSE,Natural or Organic SCENTED
OIL OR WATER, SUCH AS ROSE WATER…..FOR
CONSECRATION AND ANNOINTING.(less then 1 oz.
Per rite)
ATHAME-RITUAL
KNIFE USED TO DIRECT ENERGY-can be a photo or
drawing of an athame.
ALTAR
CLOTH/PRAYER CLOTH-Our version of a prayer rug,
has very practical use….it is a square,
with small pockets at the corners, where a symbol
of each direction is placed. If the Pentacle
is drawn or sewn in it’s center, it is
an instant altar for group and singular use.
EAST-FEATHER, LEAVES FROM A TREE, FLOWER PETALS
WEST-SEA SHELL, RAINWATER
SOUTH-INCENSE, SMALL CRYSTAL, CANDLE
NORTH- A SMALL STONE, CUP OF EARTH, FLOWER PETALS
OTHER
NECESSARY ITEMS-SMALL BOWL, CANDLE HOLDER, BLANK
PAPER,PHOTOS OR ARTWORKS REPRESENTING OUR GOD/DESS
CREATIVITY
IS A PART OF HOW WICCANS UTILIZE THEIR FAITH.
ACCESS TO ART AND CRAFT WORK IS NECESSARY FOR
THIS PRACTICE. ITEMS SUCH AS THREADS,MODELING
CLAY, ARTPAPER, PAINTS, COLORED MARKERS ALLOW
FOR THE GROUP TO EXPRESS THEIR ‘INTENT’
FOR THE SELF OR THE GROUP, IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY.
IT ALSO BONDS THE GROUP AND LEADS TO KINSHIP.
A
STORAGE BOX FOR ALL SACRED ITEMS IS REQUIRED.
IT SHOULD BE OPENED ONLY BY WICCANS, OR IN THE
PRESENCE OF THE CHAPLAIN AND WARDEN. TO DEFILE
SACRED ITEMS DENIGRATES THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
OF BOTH THE RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER AND THE PERPETRATOR.
IT IS ALSO A HATE CRIME AND AGAINST THE LAW.
JOURNAL-SELF
EXPRESSION is a part of our private prayer work
and journaling is a part of that work. It lends
itself to healing, clarity and venting of anxiety,
anger, frustration, as well as well being, joy
and inspiration.
THIS BOOK OF SHADOWS ALSO HOLD INSPIRED RITUALS,
AND SHOULD NOT BE OPENED OUTSIDE OF THE PRESENCE
OF A PRACTITIONER, THE WARDEN AND CHAPLAIN.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND INTEREST. KNOWLEDGE
IS POWER.
Having
founded several Wiccan Ministries, in states
across the Nation, and in supporting hundreds
across the World, I know that allowing each
human being to honor the Voice of Diety, as
it is REVEALED to THEM, is a beginning of peace
in our times.
We do NOT PROSLETYZE…WE DO NOT CONVERT
OR SEEK OUT OTHERS.
THE SEEKER MUST SEEK! THAT IS OUR LAW. WE DO
NOT PRESUME TO PUT WINDOWS IN THE SOULS OF MANKIND…..WE
DO NOT PRESUME TO KNOW THE INFINITE TRUTHS AND
WISDOM THAT WILL CALL US TO WORSHIP.
WE
DO KNOW THAT LOVE AND RESPECT CREATE…AND
HATE DESTROYS.
BLESSED
BE!
REV. VELVET RIETH APS
CPWC NOLA
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