JLSpinner , Knighthood, Announcement and Ceremony, 2017

Akkarin Welcome one and all to this, the occasion of bestowing Knighthood upon a worthy member of our Order. Let us begin the ceremony in reflective prayer:

Akkarin Feel the force within you, connect to its flow and shower yourself or those you bless with it. This world is a dangerous place, full of danger to the body, mind and soul. Many are led by greed, selfishness, and criminality and power they take them from others. There are those who oppose these forces and they are known as Jedi; armed with strength of character, an unyielding will, and most of all The Force. They use the force to help those less fortunate. To you - rise to this call, strengthening your will, your faith and your devotion to good, accept this blessing and go forth knowing the Force goes with you. And may the Force Be with you always…

Akkarin Having completed the requirements prescribed by the Temple of the Jedi Order and been deemed worthy by their Brothers and Sisters there in, JL Spinner looks to continue his path and receive the mantle of Knight of Jediism. Are you the one as JL Spinner?

JL Spinner yes I am

Akkarin Are you prepared to accept the accolade of Knighthood this day?

JL Spinner yes I am

Akkarin Will the candidate's training Master please step forward and announce them self.

Phortis Nespin I am Phortis Nespin training master to JL Spinner

Akkarin Has the candidate completed all of the required training as prescribed by the Temple of the Jedi Order?

Phortis Nespin Yes he has

Akkarin Is the candidate duly registered as prescribed by the Temple of the Jedi Order?

Phortis Nespin Yes he is

Akkarin Is the candidate under any judicial ban that would prevent the accepting the mantle of Knight of Jediism at this time?

Phortis Nespin No he is not.

Akkarin Is the candidate a member in good standing?

Phortis Nespin Yes he is

Akkarin Are you satisfied that the candidate is ready to accept the mantle of Knight of Jediism?

Phortis Nespin Yes indeed i am

Akkarin As a representative of the Council of the Temple of the Jedi Order, I give my consent to this Knighting. I would ask any other such senior members here present to state their agreement if this be the case...

Alexandre Orion I am Alexandre Orion, Bishop and Councillor of the TotJO... I also give my consent

Akkarin Thank you

Akkarin JL Spinner , Remember these words well…

Akkarin A knight is sworn to valor.

Their heart knows only virtue.

Their blade defends the helpless

Their word speaks only truth.

Their Shield shelters the forsaken.

Their courage gives hope to the despairing.

Their justice undoes the wicked.

Their image brings peace.

Their code breaks the darkness,

Their legend brings light …

Akkarin The responsibilities of Knighthood are many. As a representative of this Order, you must uphold the teachings, practices and tenets of the Temple of the Jedi Order as well as embodying the virtues, lessons and spirit of Jediism.

Akkarin You may also wish to contribute to the future of the Order by dedicating time and energy to the training of future Knights. May wisdom strengthen you, may serenity give you temperance and may the Force be your guide always.

Akkarin JL Spinner, do you accept to follow the Doctrine, teachings and tenets of Jediism as proclaimed by the Temple of the Jedi Order?

JL Spinner I do Master

Akkarin The time has come to administer the Jedi Creed. JL Spinner , repeat after me:

Akkarin I am a Jedi, an instrument of peace

JL Spinner I am a Jedi, an instrument of peace

Akkarin Where there is hatred I shall bring love

JL Spinner where there is hatred I shall bring love

Akkarin Where there is injury, pardon

JL Spinner where there is injury, pardon

Akkarin Where there is doubt, faith

JL Spinner where there is doubt, faith

Akkarin Where there is despair, hope

JL Spinner where there is despair, hope

Akkarin Where there is darkness, light

JL Spinner where there is darkness light

Akkarin And where there is sadness, joy.

JL Spinner and where there is sadness joy

Akkarin I am a Jedi.

JL Spinner I am a Jedi

Akkarin I shall never seek so much to be consoled as to console

JL Spinner I shall never seek so much to be consoled as to console

Akkarin To be understood as to understand

JL Spinner to be understood as to understand

Akkarin To be loved as to love

JL Spinner to be loved as to love

Akkarin For it is in giving that we receive

JL Spinner for it is in giving that we receive

Akkarin It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

JL Spinner It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

Akkarin And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

JL Spinner and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life

Akkarin The Force is always with me, for I am a Jedi.

JL Spinner The Force is always with me, for I am a Jedi

Akkarin In honour of the commitment and dedication to the Temple of the Jedi Order that is required of a Knight of Jediism, you are also asked to take the Solemn Vow, a record of which will be kept in the archives JL Spinner , repeat after me:

Akkarin “I profess before all my fellow Jedi that I, (please state your name),

JL Spinner I profess before all my fellow Jedi that I ….

Akkarin ... Born on (please state your date of birth),

JL Spinner born on ….

Akkarin ... Without reservation, choose the Jedi path and accept the mantle of a Knight of Jediism, with all its duties and responsibilities.

JL Spinner without reservation choose the Jedi path and accept the mantle of a knight of Jediism, with all its duties and responsibilities.

Akkarin I shall do that which is right as guided by the Force.

JL Spinner I shall do that which is right as guided by the force

Akkarin I vow to uphold the Jedi teachings, and to henceforth devote myself to this path.

JL Spinner I vow to uphold the Jedi teachings, and to henceforth devote myself to this path

Akkarin We are all Jedi.

Akkarin Today we are here to acknowledge where the Force has led JL Spinner.

Akkarin By the right of the Council and for the Temple of the Jedi Order,

Akkarin I dub thee JL Spinner , Knight of Jediism.

Akkarin May the Force be with you always!

Akkarin I declare this ceremony to be complete. May the Force be with us all.