Introduction to Paganism
� The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people.
� With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ.
� In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. ' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'
Introduction to Paganism
� The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people.
� With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ.
� In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. ' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'
Introduction to Paganism
� The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people.
� With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ.
� In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'
Introduction to Paganism
Individual Paths in Paganism
� Wicca & Witchcraft
� Heathenry
� Druid
� Shamanism
� Goddess Worship
Introduction to Paganism
Individual Paths in Paganism
� Wicca & Witchcraft
� Heathenry
� Druid
� Shamanism
� Goddess Worship
Introduction to Paganism
Individual Paths in Paganism
� Wicca & Witchcraft
� Heathenry
� Druidry
� Shamanism
� Goddess Worship
Introduction to Paganism
Individual Paths in Paganism
� Wicca & Witchcraft
� Heathenry
� Druidry
� Shamanism
� Goddess Worship
Introduction to Paganism
Individual Paths in Paganism
� Wicca & Witchcraft
� Heathenry
� Druidry
� Shamanism
� Goddess Worship
Introduction to Paganism
Wicca & Witchcraft
� Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery
� Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary
� Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female)
Introduction to Paganism
Wicca & Witchcraft
� Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery
� Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary
� Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female)
Introduction to Paganism
Wicca & Witchcraft
� Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery
� Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary
� Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female)
Heathenry
� Originally from the North European peoples
� Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition
� Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor Freya etc...)
� Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary
Introduction to Paganism
Heathenry
� Originally from the North European peoples
� Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition
� Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor Freya etc...)
� Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary
Introduction to Paganism
Heathenry
� Originally from the North European peoples
� Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition
� Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor, Freya etc...)
� Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary
Introduction to Paganism
Heathenry
� Originally from the North European peoples
� Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition
� Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor, Freya etc...)
� Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary
Introduction to Paganism
Introduction to Paganism
Druidry
� Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses
� Groups are called Groves
� Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids.
Introduction to Paganism
Druidry
� Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses
� Groups are called Groves
� Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids.
Introduction to Paganism
Druidry
� Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses
� Groups are called Groves
� Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids.
Introduction to Paganism
Shamanism
� Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.
� The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.
� Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.
� Can also be healers, sages or diviners.
Introduction to Paganism
Shamanism
� Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.
� The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.
� Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.
� Can also be healers, sages or diviners.
Introduction to Paganism
Shamanism
� Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.
� The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.
� Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.
� Can also be healers, sages or diviners.
Introduction to Paganism
Shamanism
� Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.
� The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.
� Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.
� Can also be healers, sages or diviners.
Introduction to Paganism
Goddess Worship
� Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects
� Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship
� Community of equals with no one above or below
Introduction to Paganism
Goddess Worship
� Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects
� Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship
� Community of equals with no one above or below
Introduction to Paganism
Goddess Worship
� Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects
� Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship
� Community of equals with no one above or below
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – April 31st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – April 31st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – April 31st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – April 31st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – May 1st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – May 1st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – May 1st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
� Samhain – Oct 31st
� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st
� Imbolc – Feb 2nd
� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st
� Beltane – May 1st
� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st
� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st
� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
What is not a Pagan
� Other mainstream non-Abrahamic faiths (Hinduism, Shikism etc...)
� Devil Worshippers / Satanists
� Jedi, Sith or Grey Jedi
� Scientology
The Pagan Federation
� Supporting Pagans in their right to worship
� Promote positive profile of Pagans and Paganism
� Provide education on what is a Pagan
� Facilitate communication between the various Pagan communities.
� Provide Pastoral Care in Prisons and Hospitals
� Provide Advocacy to Pagans in need.