UTS

Religious Rituals
Week 14
Prof. Nathaniel A. Rondina, MATG, LPT
‘Rituals are patterned forms of
behavior that have something to
do with the supernatural realm.
They are performed in a
repetitive nature”[1].
[1] Ibid., 115.
The first characteristic is a feeling or emotion
of respect, awe, fascination, or dread in relation
to the sacred. The second characteristic of ritual
involves its dependence upon a belief system
that is usually expressed in the language of
myth. The third characteristic of ritual action is
that it is symbolic in relation to its reference.
RELIGION AS IDENTITY
The following components are shown how religion (Catholic Church)
influenced Filipino culture:

• Religion and Politics

• Religion and ethics
• Religion and language
• Religion and education
• Religion and economics
• Religion and literature
• Religion and art
Our identity is in fact rooted from
our religious tradition and our
religion impacted or influence who
we are as persons. Our spiritual self
is rooted within traditions and
cultural religious practices.
Thank you.