Questions to consider before starting celebrancy training ?

Are you ?
Responsible Dedicated Conscientious Organised Dependable Intelligent Ethical Mature Compassionate Capable of common sense Socially and psychologically insightful Able to be self challenging and prepared to learn Capable of a balanced sense of self worth (neither arrogant nor self deprecating) Prepared to work smart and hard for long periods of time In excellent health and good physical and mental fitness Confident in public speaking situations Keen to work with people and groups in a creative and artistic way
Are you prepared to ?
Commit to weekend and evening appointments and ceremonies for times at a long distance in advance Be unavailable for your own family and friendship activities and responsibilities, when celebrancy commitments must take precedence Ensure your home office facilities met the Code of Practice Requirements and are maintained to standard, especially for unscheduled contacts Have strangers in your home Build a celebrancy practice in a climate of high competition Develop a Celebrancy Practice Business plan and work at building your position in your local community as a Family or Community celebrant ? Commit finances to the set up costs of a celebrancy practice with no guarantee of reimbursement for a long time ? Face the challenges of the IT age - using computers, digital cameras, using websites, doing internet searches, using email and web forums Face the challenges of the Legal aspects of the Marriage Celebrant role Assume responsibility that all legal documents are dealt with appropriately and Marriage Registration papers forwarded to the appropriate Birth, Deaths and Marriages Registry within two weeks of the marriage Assume responsibility for related legal matters - Copyright, Confidentiality, Occupational Health and Safety issues, Anti-discrimination Enter into other people's lives in a respectful and supportive manner, to ensure their personal, family and social needs are met responsibly, responsively and appropriately
Do you have ?
A vision for the place of ceremonies in the everyday lives of Australians An understanding of the importance of ceremonies and celebrations as healthy ways to strengthen individuals, families and build communities A feel for the performing arts and well as verbal and visually based arts A passion for the important role of independent civil celebrant in a multicultural society such as Australia An ethical value system based upon universally agrees civil and human rights A curiosity about other people's lives and the importance of story telling and ritual in the lives of families and communities A desire to be a force for peace and understanding in the world
Do you have ?
Suitable homes premises for interviews and small rehearsals A reliable car Computer and other small office business equipment Sufficient income to set-up and support the establishment and development phase of your celebrancy practice.