Religious Initiation

Which of these can be a definition of religious initiation? Select all that apply.

• A rite of passage

• Marking the entrance into a new phase of life

• Can lead to a sense of belonging

• Confers membership

What is the first stage of Jewish initiation?

• Bar Mitzvah

• Bat Mitzvah

• B'rit Milah

• B'rit Mitzvah

What is the significance of the B'rit Milah?

• It is just always done

• It marks the entrance into God's covenant with Abraham

• It marks the entrance into adulthood

What is the second stage of Jewish initiation - for boys?

• Bat Mitzvah

• Bar Mitzvah

What is the significance of the Bar Mitzvah?

• It is just always done

• It marks the entrance into God's covenant with Abraham

• It signifies that they are old enough to understand and follow the 10 Commandments

Choose all that are a symbol of a Bar Mitzvah?

• Torah

• Water

• Tallit (Prayer Shawl)

• Shaved head

Entering a monastery to become a monk or nun is the initiation rite for which religion?

• Sikh

• Jewish

• Hindu

• Buddhist

What is significant about the Buddhist initiation rite?

• It marks the entry into a new way of life, living simply as a monk/nun

• They have become Baptised

• They are following a dream their family had for them

Choose all that are a symbol of Buddhist initiation...

• Orange Robe

• Lighted Candle

• Taking a new name

• Shaving head

What is the name of the Hindu initiation?

• The Rite of the Sacred Tomb

• The Rite of the Sacred Treasure

• The Rite of the Sacred Thread

• The Rite of the Sacred Talk