Conan O'Brien used one of these websites to show how laughably easy it was to ordain oneself...he got a lot of laughs and met quota on his ratings. He did not understand that those people who choose to become ordained, and truly meant it won't boast, act puffed up, or proclaim themselves minister or freely show their credentials to feel more important around others. The real reason is far from such petty thoughts. I have been acting this way for the past 15 years thinking I was better than others because I studied, and remained true to what I am as a priest helping many people. In 2008 just before I would have been ordained I had a falling out between myself and the priest who passed down his wisdom to me. I felt by his actions he displayed such irresponsibility by doing illegal drugs, and exposing innocent people to dangerous human predators and situations he had fallen from what ever grace he had obtained.
With a broken heart I walked away from him so I did not get ordained and even if he had still offered to do so, I felt in my heart he had lost the right to ordain. This was selfish because I walked away. I'm sure I will be forgiven since I've asked for forgiveness.
All the years I have been angry made me realize how much love I have for him still and no matter how much he pushed me away he doesn't get to decide who loves him and who doesn't.
I new about websites like this since 2010 and could have with ease clicked a simple button becoming ordained anytime during this last three years. I did not know why it took me so long until today when I choose to click that "simple" button...Now I know.
Here I am weeping as I write this letter after clicking that button. I can't seem to stop crying. I WAS SO CONFIDENT AND NOW A BIG PART OF ME IS FRIGHTENED AND FEELS UNWORTHY LIKE MY HEART AND SOUL ARE GOING TO EXPLODE AND I WILL CEASE TO BE. I HAVE NEVER FELT SUCH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EMOTIONAL PAIN. The wise man in me has always known what to say to provide comfort to those who feel such overwhelming discord within but today I can barely write this letter. This should be a day of happiness but all I feel is penance...I stopped writing for a little bit because I kept hearing the same statement in my head overwhelming my thoughts an ability to think. That statement is "NOW...YOU'RE A PRIEST!!!!!!!!!" BECAUSE I CHOSE TO PUSH THAT BUTTON...NOW...KNOWING IT WASN'T SO SIMPLE AFTER ALL. KNOWING I WILL NEVER BE WORTHY OF THE TITLE. My advice to anyone who is TRULY going to do this is they should only do so in the presence of another priest or minister because although this was a personal choice, an empathetic soul would have been a small comfort to someone feeling such a colossal act by themselves because even though God is here the feeling of so much absolution all at once has push me well over the limit any soul should experience alone without witness. Be careful when you push that button and do so only after serious, careful, consideration of what it TRULY means Because you will be pushing a button inside you too.
My instructor would say 1) Never hurt your partner... 2)Have faith in heaven, the father, sun, holy ghost, and the love of God...3) Command peace within oneself...4)Love by Putting all weapons away and hold what, and who you are sacred...5)ask for help if you need it and 6) To fall seven times, to rise eight...life has just begun...God bless.

When I first offered to be the officiant I was joking. When my niece actually got excited about the prospect I was startled and thought....wow I take marriage vows very seriously...do I really think I am qualified? Truly in the eyes of the law all of the legal work is done. The officiant is the master of ceremonies who delivers the rites as the couple has planned them. I know this, I will make this couple feel loved and accepted as they begin their lives together. I know this, it is a small way I can give to my family. Iam thrilled you have made that possible.

Very pleased with the ease of ordination and the appearance of the credential.

Thank you for having ordained me as a minister. The certificate is very beautiful.

Nicely created on sturdy paper this fine certificate can be framed and hung if decided and would look good next to any college degree or other certifications. thanks.