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Ward: Wards are those under the protection of the Trinitarians. He has access to facilities to sleep in, and shelter behind the protection of the Basilica, but he has no status in the New Trinitarian Order. Often, these are people that require help dealing with supernatural problems.
Aspirant: Aspirants have chosen to become Trinitarians, but have not been accepted to full status. He must demonstrate his dedication, and he is assigned a mentor to guide him in the faith and in moral use of supernatural abilities.
Initiate: Initiates have gone through a baptism in the New Trinitarian Order, and are considered full members. He is expected to follow the lead of senior members in the field, and has a set of duties based on his training and his talents.
Volunteer: A volunteer is a trusted member of the New Trinitarian Order, experienced enough to handle field work and some diplomatic affairs. He can select his own projects, with additional duties as assigned. He can represent the New Trinitarian Order in an official capacity.
Associate: Associates have access to the facilities, the communications, and the email server of the New Trinitarian Order, but are not considered full members. Often, these are representatives of different organizations, acting as a liaison.
Oblate: Oblates must be in good standing in the Catholic Church. He is expected to lead missions and organize his own duties, with an emphasis on the welfare of the New Trinitarian Order. He is often assigned subordinates or vassals to watch out for.
Brethren: Brethren have sworn one of the three vows: Charity, Chastity, and Obedience. He can refuse additional duties, except those assigned by a Pastor or higher. He is expected to represent the New Trinitarian Order in all situations, except in the presence of higher ranking members.
Deacon: Deacons have sworn two of the three vows. He is expected to see to the moral and spiritual guidance of all lower ranking Trinitarians, and is often assigned aspirants and initiates to mentor. This is in addition to his normal duties.
Pastor: Pastors are ordained in the church and swear all three vows: Obedience, Charity, Chastity. This requires years of education, but in exceptional circumstances it can be arranged to bypass that; this requires dedication, a strong moral compass, and service to the New Trinitarian Order. He is expected to see to the operational concerns of the New Trinitarian Order; if there are multiple pastors, he must work with them to see that affairs are handled.
Minister: Ministers are representatives of the New Trinitarian Order, with a sphere of influence and near-absolute authority within it. Examples are combat operations and diplomatic affairs. He is expected to have expertise within this field, and to maintain a close relationship with subordinates that help him.
Rector: Rectors are responsible for regions of the New Trinitarian Order. He is expected to manage the hierarchy of the Trinitarians, and the spiritual and political path of the Trinitarians in Haven. To this end, he works close with the ministers.
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