Reflection # 5

Initiation rites and rites of passage ceremonies have to do with the exploration part of teaching and learning.

Exploration is the encouragement of teachers teaching their students about different cultures.

This exploration gives the students and teachers a chance to explore different beliefs. This teaching skill opens the minds of students so they can have a feel for diversity among their classmates.

Initiation rites of age are for example Baptism and confirmation. Baptism is an initiation and is the first sacrament received by a Christian. It can be received either as a child or as an adult. Confirmation is the second part of Baptism. It is the sacrament received when you’re mature enough to accept the responsibility to share your faith with others and the next generation. This initiation of rites is the religious rite. It is taught in Catholic School or in Religious Instruction classes (CCD). This rite opens the minds of young children who want to learn religion.

Second form of Initiation rites is a non-religious one. These ceremonies are arranged by organizations that are not affiliated with any religion. The purpose to this ceremony is to prepare adults for their adult lives. Another form of initiation rite is taught through the G.R.E.A.T Program in school. This program teaches us about gangs and the dangerous associated with joining a gang. This was a great opportunity to open our minds and eyes to the dangers gangs bring to your life.
Rites of passage are often ceremonies surrounding events such as childbirth or other milestones within puberty, coming of age, marriage, weddings and death. Two examples of the rights of passage do with teaching and learning is the Quinces celebration. The Quinces is a Hispanic event in which the transition from girl to young lady is celebrated. This is a cultural event that Hispanics celebrate. The other example of rite of passage is puberty. We all remember that awkward class that was mandatory in the 5th grade, they talked to us about what happens in puberty and the understanding of our bodies and the changes our bodies would be going through. These are just a few examples on why initiation rites and rites of passage ceremonies have to do with teaching