All beings are children born of the Mother Goddess, hence all are in essence Divine. Priesthood involves a voluntary acceptance of work undertaken for the Divine Plan of the Deities. The Priesthood of the FOI is hereditary in source, through the Robertsons of Strathloch, and is passed to Priestesses and Priests of the Fellowship through the Rite of Ordination , also through touch and oil.
Vocation is essential.
Application is made to a member of the FOI Priesthood within an active center. The recommended training period is 9 months to 2 years. Spiritual Vocation on the part of the Candidate is essential. The Fellowship Rite of Ordination is always used in order for the ordination to be valid. This may be enacted in person or through attunement.