What is a licentiate not permitted to do while being allowed to preach regularly?

A licentiate, who is provisionally authorized to preach, typically does not have the full rights or responsibilities of an ordained minister. One significant restriction is their inability to administer sacraments. This is because administering sacraments, such as baptism and communion, usually requires ordination, which confers a higher level of authority and responsibility within the church.

The role of a licentiate is primarily focused on preaching and teaching the Word, allowing them to regularly deliver sermons and engage with the congregation through preaching. However, rituals and sacraments often carry a deeper theological significance that the church reserves for those who have completed the ordination process.

In contrast, a licentiate may be permitted to conduct weddings, lead congregational meetings, and preach expository sermons, as these activities do not typically require the same level of ecclesiastical authority that sacraments do.