Today I worked on a few, one about risk management., one about insurances and the other was a 20 point short answer recap on all the other elements of module…stuff about copyright, ongoing professional development and the role of a celebrant in the 21st century.
What is the role of the celebrant in Australian culture in 21st century?
That was easy to answer; My role is to assist people celebrate their special day in a way that is most fitting for them. In the case of weddings I am also there to facilitate the legal aspect of the ceremony.
That about sums it up I think.
Then there were some questions about how many hours of ongoing professional development is required each calendar year (five, in case you’re interested), then this one popped up:
What has been the historical evolution of the role of a Celebrant in both religious and spiritual contexts?
I immediate response was, ‘I don’t care, when did this become a certificate four in philosophy?’
While I believe there is a place for marriage in modern society, I do not believe there a place for God in every marriage ceremony. I also believe that same sex couples have a right to be married (after all why should they be spared the pain of divorce ;-). What I don’t get is how being able to answer this question has any bearing on my being a celebrant, good or otherwise.
I answered it and submitted the following answer:
'I’m sorry, but I don’t understand why this has bearing on my being a good celebrant. Although I would say the evolution has been to take the religious rigor out of wedding ceremonies for those who do not believe in God or are have inter-faith relationships.'
We can only wait to see what the Marker has to say, and I shall be raising this question as inappropriate and unnecessary when it come to course feedback time.
*thanks to Bunbury Marriage Celebrant for the picture
You must be doing the same course and section as me. I am asking the same questions. Why, who cares, the object is to conduct a great service, legally and give the couple something to remember. I am sure that the history and all the other rubbish is not important
ReplyDeleteI am up to this exact question. Totally unnecessary in my opinion aswell.
ReplyDeleteJust at the same question, having a hard time with it. i mean i am not religious and i don't want to perform religious ceremonies, so i don't really care about that right now or ever i guess!
ReplyDeleteI am almost a year behind you guys, but I have also just come that question, it is a little odd in my eyes also. How did you all go with finishing your studies?
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