The first-degree curriculum is taught in group class sessions, two weekend days each month (except for holidays). The curriculum starts at the end of August each year, and it is designed so that certain lessons align with certain times of the year. For example, the Pagan version of "Silent Night" is assigned around Yule, and the lesson on Spiritual Sexuality is taught near Beltane.
| Session | Topic | Assignment Due | Song or Chant |
| 1 | Introduction to the Gaia Tradition; Wiccan & Pagan Fundmentals | (none) | "Air I am, fire I am, …" & "Earth my body, …" |
| 2 | Rituals & Celebrations | BoS chapters 1 (all) & 5 (Common Ritual) | "The circle is open …" |
| 3 |
Spirituality;
Discussion about Dedication |
BoS chapters 7 (Other Rituals) & 18 (all); Come prepared to discuss dedication | "Air moves me, …" |
| 4 | Dedication Ritual | (Come "robed") | Review previous chants |
| 5 | Paganism & Wicca | The Spiral Dance, chapters 1-4 (Introductory); BoS chapters 2 & 17; letter from accused witch | "Isis, Astarte, Diana, …" |
| 6 | Philosophy | The Spiral Dance, chapters 5 & 6 (Goddess & God); BoS chapters 3 & 8; "Why I am a Witch" | "We all come from the Goddess, …" |
| 7 | First Worthy: The Self (long class) | "Self" book (The 22 {Non-Negotiable} Laws of Wellness by Greg Anderson) | "We are a circle …" |
| 8 | The Wiccan Calendar; Astrology | The Spiral Dance, chapters 11 & 12 (Cycles); BoS chapter 4 | "Silent Night, Solstice Night" |
| 9 | Meditation & Visualization | Prepare a consistent wheel of the year; The Spiral Dance, chapter 9 (Trance) | "We are in tune …" |
| 10 | Tarot, Cleansing, & Totems | Pay attention to things you feel, but can't find a "rational" reason for. | "Hecate, Cerridwen, dark mother take us in …" |
| 11 | Wiccan & Pagan Groups | The Spiral Dance, chapter 13 (Creating Religion); BoS chapter 16 | "That Old-Time Religion" (chorus & funnny verses)" |
| 12 | Wicca & Society; Ethics | Expand your visualization exercises; Write examples ethical & unethical actions. | "Serious verses of "That Old-Time Religion" |
| 13 | Second Worthy: The Community | "Community" book (Obedience to Authority by Stanley Milgram) | "She changes everything …" |
| 14 | Gods and Goddesses | Read summary of Wiccan history on the web; Think about your personal answers to questions | "It's the blood of the ancients …" |
| 15 | The Chakras | Work on visualization exercises; Read handout on the chakras | "Circles" - the chorus |
| 16 | Meditation and Magick | The Spiral Dance, chapters 7 & 8 (Magick & Energy); Read the story "The Sea Witch" | "Circles" - the verses (just get familiar with them) |
| 17 | Spiritual Sexuality | Think about assigned questions; Read assigned documents on the web | "Oh, do not tell the priest …" |
| 18 | Other Religions (Pagan & Non-) | List the major religions you can think of. | "Amazing Grace" (Wiccan) |
| 19 | Third Worthy: The Earth | "Earth" book (The Earth Path by Starhawk) | "We are alive as the earth is alive …" |
| 20 | Healing and Divination | Be ready to talk about a healing method and a divination method that appeal to you. | "What Is Remembered, Lives" |
| 21 | Leadership and Teaching | None | "Weaving Our Web" |
| 22 | Fourth Worthy: The Divine | Be ready to discuss your god & goddess research results. | Review previous chants |
| 23 | Soul ages; preparation for initiation | Read assigned web site; The Spiral Dance, chapter 10 (initiation); Review all your class materials | (none) |
The second- and third-degree programs of study are not as structured as the first-degree curriculum. Information about all the curricula in Gaia Wicca can be found on the Levels of Recognition page.