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symbol

An object or action that represents a deeper meaning

ritual

A set of repeated actions done in a specific order with meaning

sacrament

A sacred Christian ritual that shows God’s grace

Rite of Initiation

A ceremony that welcomes someone into a religion or community

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Eucharist and confirmation

three sacraments

Baptism Confirmation Eucharist

Eucharist

It completes entry into the Church and remembers Jesus’ Last Supper

Water in Baptism represents

Cleansing from sin and new life

White clothing in Baptism represents

Purity and new beginning

Rituals in Baptism

Water prayers naming

Meaning of Baptism

Becoming part of the Christian Church

Bread in Eucharist represents

Jesus’ body

Wine in Eucharist represents

Jesus’ blood

Ritual in Eucharist

Sharing bread and wine in a church service

Purpose of Eucharist

To remember Jesus’ sacrifice and unite Christians

Purpose of Confirmation

Strengthens faith and completes initiation

Oil in Confirmation represents

Strength from the Holy Spirit

Ritual in Confirmation

Laying on of hands and anointing with oil

5 stages of initiation

preperation build up transformation wind down ordinary

rites of initiation important

They give identity

bullet ant initiation

Boys wear gloves full of bullet ants as a test of bravery

Purpose of bullet ant rite

To prove strength and become an adult warrior

social initiation rite

Graduation

Bar Mitzvah

Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys at 13

Brit Milah

Jewish circumcision ceremony for baby boys

Passover

Jewish festival remembering freedom from slavery in Egypt

Sabbath

Weekly day of rest and worship

Orthodox vs Reform Judaism

Orthodox strict law following

5 Pillars of Islam

Shahada, salah, zakat, swam, hajj

Wudu

Ritual washing before prayer

What is Hajj?

Pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims who are able

Purpose of Hajj

Shows unity and obedience to Allah

Meaning of Ramadan

Month of fasting and reflection

Four Noble Truths

Life is suffering suffering has cause it can end Eightfold Path leads to it

Eightfold Path

Right view

Meaning of Nirvana

Freedom from suffering and rebirth

Meaning of Karma

Actions have consequences

Monotheism

Belief in one God

Polytheism

Belief in many gods

Purpose of places of worship

To pray

sacred texts

Bible torah

What is right relationship

Living in harmony with God

right relationship

It guides moral behaviour and is central to many religion