Religious Rituals that Celebrate the Best of Times

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1. Many religions celebrate the rite of passage into adulthood. In Judaism, this celebration is called a Bar Mitzvah for males. What is the celebration for females called? Bat Mitzvah Ban Mitzvah Bal Mitzvah Bag Mitzvah

2. Wedding ceremonies have great religious and ritualistic history. They are often considered one of the best of times. The Shinto religion in Japan still practices "Mi-Ai". What is this practice that has been seen all over the world in various cultures? A third party choosing the bride and groom Polygamy Animal sacrifices Large groups getting married at the same time

3. The Australian Aboriginal rituals to celebrate initiation into manhood could take many months. Many tribes practiced scarification and most practiced removal of which body part? Tip of the tongue Foreskin Left earlobe All hair

4. During the Hindu birth ritual known as Jatakarma, the newborn's earlobe is pierced for what reason? To ensure faith To ensure fidelity To enhance memory To enhance bravery

5. Baptism is a Christian rite that marks admission into the faith. One of the earliest recordings of this ritual is of John the Baptist performing the rite in which body of water? Red Sea Dead Sea Nile River Jordan River

6. A Quinceanera is an Islamic ceremony celebrating the birth of the first male child. True False

7. Which Christian denomination practices a rite of passage called Rumspringa? Catholic Amish Lutheran Shaker

8. Near the end of a Jewish wedding, what does the groom traditionally break on the floor while yelling "Mazel Tov"? A glass A jug A plate A pan

9. Flowers were a very important part of a Shaker wedding. True False

10. The act of being sprinkled with holy water is properly called by what name? Vulgate Font Missal Asperges