Rite of passage

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Jesus underwent Jewish circumcision, here depicted in a Catholic cathedral; a liturgical feast commemorates this on New Year's Day

A rite of passage is a ritual event that marks a person's progress from one status to another. Rites of passage are often ceremonies surrounding events such as other milestones within puberty, coming of age, marriage and death. Initiation ceremonies such as baptism, confirmation and Bar or Bat Mitzvah are considered important rites of passage for people of their respective religions. Rites of passage show anthropologists what social hierarchies, values and beliefs are important in specific cultures.

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A list of rites of passage and similar rituals A list of rites of passage and similar rituals hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/.../Rituals.htm - Web

How to create your own coming of age rite of passa... How to create your own coming of age rite of passage ritesforgirls.com/.../ - Web

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