Observe a religious ritual in your locale.

You may ask a family

member to accompany you as you conduct this. Then, answer the
following questions:

1. What is your chosen religious ritual about?

“Periodic Ritual” (Sunday Mass)

o A periodic ritual is one that is undertaken at regular intervals, such as daily, weekly,
monthly, annually, and so forth. The purpose is to mark time, to establish or maintain a
connection between the performers and their cultures or communities, and to inspire
active and regular participation of members of a tradition in its beliefs and practices.
They thereby help to enhance bonds between members of a religious community and
their belief system. Such rituals can be either communal or individual and can be
performed by the beneficiary or by an officiant.

2. Describe your observation and experiences during the religious

ritual.
o Sunday is the day on which we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Sunday is the Lord’s
Day. We gather for Mass, rest from work, and perform works of mercy. People all over
the world gather at God’s Eucharistic table as brothers and sisters. When you attend this
mass, you will see a lots of people praying, praying to pass their test, praying to stay
healthy, praying for what they want and to thank our Almighty God. Lastly, I also notice

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 that after the mass, it feels like you are a new person again, it is like you resent yourself
to God. And it feels good because we know that God forgive us even when we did a lots
of bad decision.

3. Why do you think the community believes in this ritual?

o Going to church every Sunday also enhancing our mood and improving our spiritual
health. Supposedly it boosts the immune system and decreases blood pressure. It’s an
opportunity to strengthen our faith. Our faith is something to be proud of, and not only is
it good for us, but we will feel good about yourself. Potentially, it will give us a sense of
purpose. If we attend, a closer bond may develop. Mass can be a time of relaxation for us.
A glorious hour of prayer and reflection can do wonders for our mind, body and spirit.
It’s a time to listen, to give thanks, to forgive and to worship. Ultimately, this will bring
us inner peace.

4. How does it affect the members of the community?

o The celebration of Mass, like life, has vertical and horizontal dimensions. This parallels
the great commandment, which instructs us to love God and then to love our neighbors as
ourselves. The way we celebrate Sunday will affect the way we live the remainder of the
week and is a mark of Christian identity from generation to generation.