Archive for the ‘Religious Events’ Category

What is Confirmation

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

confirmation ceremonyConfirmation is the sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christian and soldiers of Christ.

Confirmation is a rite used in many Christian churches. Though beliefs about confirmation differ among traditions, it is commonly seen as a mature statement of faith of a person already baptized. Customarily, it is done during adolescence, and, as such, is often seen as a rite of passage.

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What is a Briss?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Jewish BrissBriss — Berith: the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life.

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What is a Bat Mitzvah?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

hebrew celebrationbas mitz·vah
Pronunciation: bäs-’mits-v&
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized B&M

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What is a Bar Mitzvah?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

hebrew celebrationbar mitz·vah
Pronunciation: bär-’mits-v&
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized B&M

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What is a Baptism?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Baptism Ceremony Planningbap·tism
Pronunciation: ‘bap-”ti-z&m, esp Southern ‘bab-
Function: noun

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