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Initiation ceremonies(Children)

By Frederic Babord, Charles McGrath, MollyHeath & Peter Cockshutt


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In this Power-point we will talk about:

Initiation ceremonies for children

Different ceremonies for different Religions

Customs in that ceremony (if any)

o Before

o After

Introduction


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Christianity


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Christianity

Roman Catholic


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In RC churches the initiation ceremonies for children and babiesis: Baptism

In Baptism the following happens:

1. Name

2. Reception and welcome

3. Sign of cross

4. Readings

5. Prays of the faithful (intercessions)

6. Litany of the saints

7. Prayer of blessing/anointing

8. Blessing of water

9. Renunciation of sin

10. Profession of faith

11. Ba tism

Roman Catholic

rsity of initiation in Christia


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Christianity

Anglican/Church of England


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Not the same as RC

Baptism (Christening) includes:

1. Promises

2. Sign of the cross

3. Baptism with water

4. Candle

5. White dress

Church of England

protestant


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Judaism


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Judaism

Brit Milah


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Brit Milah is the initiation service for Jewish babies

Its literal meaning is covenant of circumcision

Circumcision was one of the covenants given to Abraham byGod

Eight days after birth, unless health problems with the babydelay this, the newborn boy is taken to the Synagogue to havethe circumcision performed on him

celebratory meal, many different prayers are recited, an

example of one being the ha-RachamanAnother prayer often recited at these meals is the Sandek,

Some Jewish communities believe that meat should be servedas part of the meal following Brit Milah, as most templeofferings in olden times consisted of meat.

Brit Milah


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A Jewish baby being circumcised at the Brit Milah service,which takes place eight days after the babys birth.


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Islam


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Islam

Muslim birth rites


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The Muslim call to prayer is called the adhaan

Whispered into the right ear of the child by hisor her father.

The baby's first taste should be somethingsweet, so parents may chew a piece of dateand rub the juice along the baby's gums.

After seven days the baby's head is shavedMuslims weigh the head and give theequivalent weight in silver to charity

Muslim Birth Rites


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Father

whisperingadhaan intoBabys ear


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Hinduism


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Hinduism

Babys Rights


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During the third month of pregnancy theceremony of Punsavana

The Simantonnyana is performed during the

seventh month.Atakarma is performed to welcome the childinto the family.

Other rituals include a naming ceremony(Namakarna), the Nishkarmana (the child'sfirst trip out) and the Annaprasana, (thechild's first taste of solid food).

The ear-piercing ceremony (Karnavedha) and

Hindu Baby Rights


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Frederic Babord


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Frederic BabordMolly Heath

Layout & Organisation

Molly HeathFrederic Babord

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