Initiation ceremonies (Children)

By Frederic Babord, Charles McGrath, Molly Heath & Peter Cockshutt

Introduction
In this Power-point we will talk about:

Initiation ceremonies for children Different ceremonies for different Religions Customs in that ceremony (if any)
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Before After

Christianity

Christianity
Roman Catholic

Roman Catholic
In RC churches the initiation ceremonies for children and babies is: Baptism In Baptism the following happens:
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Name Reception and welcome Sign of cross Readings Prays of the faithful (intercessions) Litany of the saints Prayer of blessing/anointing Blessing of water Renunciation of sin Profession of faith Baptism

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Diversity of initiation in Christian

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Christianity
Anglican/Church of England

Church of England
Not the same as RC Baptism (Christening) includes:
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Promises Sign of the cross Baptism with water Candle White dress
protestant

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Judaism

Judaism
Brit Milah

Brit Milah
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 by God Eight days after birth, unless health problems with the baby delay this, the newborn boy is taken to the Synagogue to have the circumcision performed on him celebratory meal, many different prayers are recited, an example of one being the ha-Rachaman Another prayer often recited at these meals is the Sandek, Some Jewish communities believe that meat should be served as part of the meal following Brit Milah, as most temple offerings in olden times consisted of meat.

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

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Islam
Muslim birth rites

Muslim Birth Rites

The Muslim call to prayer is called the adhaan Whispered into the right ear of the child by his or her father. The baby's first taste should be something sweet, so parents may chew a piece of date and rub the juice along the baby's gums. After seven days the baby's head is shaved Muslims weigh the head and give the equivalent weight in silver to charity

Father whispering adhaan into Babys ear

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Hinduism
Babys Rights

Hindu Baby Rights

During the third month of pregnancy the ceremony of Punsavana The Simantonnyana is performed during the seventh month. Atakarma is performed to welcome the child into the family. Other rituals include a naming ceremony (Namakarna), the Nishkarmana (the child's first trip out) and the Annaprasana, (the child's first taste of solid food). The ear-piercing ceremony (Karnavedha) and

Frederic Babord Molly Heath Layout & Organisation Molly Heath Frederic Babord

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