Similarities and differences in rites of passage
I can identify some similarities and differences between rites of passage in different religions.
Similarities and differences in rites of passage
I can identify some similarities and differences between rites of passage in different religions.
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Key learning points
- Many religions mark different stages with ceremonies, such as welcoming a baby and becoming an adult.
- These ceremonies often have a ritual or special service that families attend together.
- We can better understand different peoples attitudes to Rites of passage by talking to different religions.
- By studying what people do we can see similarities and differences more clearly between and within different religions
Keywords
Infant baptism - a Christian ceremony where water is used to welcome someone into the church
Mundan ceremony - the special first haircut ceremony for Hindu babies to wish them a healthy life
Confirmation - a ceremony where a person chooses to confirm their Christian faith and make promises to live as a Christian
Bar Mitzvah - a special ceremony for Jewish boys when they turn 13 and become responsible like adults
Common misconception
All religions mark the same rites of passage in the same way.
Different religions have different rituals and traditions that mark stages in a person's life from being welcomed as a baby to growing into an adult.
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