After your training, you will need a hands-on tutorial before authorisation. This will usually be led by your Area Lay Worship Advocate (or designated officer), who will walk you through the actions of the Communion and/or Baptism service. Following this tutorial, you will enter a one-year phase of mentoring. As part of that season of mentoring, we ask that (1) you arrange a time for a minister or authorised elder to observe one of your services and then (2) to reflect with them on the experience both for your affirmation and continued vocational formation. Beyond this, we hope that during this mentoring phase, you will seek out and receive ongoing support from church leaders or experienced members. This mentoring phase is designed to help you grow in confidence and become comfortable with the responsibilities involved. Regular check-ins or feedback sessions may also be offered as needed to answer questions and support your development in the role. Synod will send you a notice that you're due to be reauthorised through a "refresher" session on the sacraments, which should take place every three years.