What is the difference between an Ordained Minister, Rabbi or Officiant and a Celebrant or Judge?

Rev. Peadar Dalton was educated with many years in seminary training before ordination. This training and education is similar to a graduate level degree. Many trained and ordained ministers have years of experience in the public and private sectors of church, education and public speaking. An ordained officiant like Rev. Dalton would have rigorous training similar to a Rabbi. Many officiates can become licensed through various on-line training, but may not have been exposed to training within a church or other affiliations. It is good to ask how comfortable an officiant is with speaking to groups of people and have some knowledge about their training and background.  more