Bar Mitzvah Religion Analysis
Religion Assessment
Part A
Name of initiation ritual and the tradition/culture/religion to which it is attached.
Bar Mitzvah ritual in which Jewish people celebrate.
Description of initiation ritual.
When a boy turns 13 years old he becomes a "bar mitzvah" with or without a ceremony. In the Jewish tradition you are required to have the same rights as a fully grown man once you have turned 13. When a boy becomes a Bar Mitzvah they are expected to be fully responsible for his actions and decisions he makes in his life. This ceremony is important as the boy is considered an adult. For the first time the young man is brought up to the Torah and does a number of things to formally transfer to adulthood, usually singing part of the Torah reading. …show more content…
The young man studies for many months to prepare.
During the ceremony they are required to do the following:
• Leading in prayers or leading the whole ceremony through a Shabbat service.
• Reading parts of the Torah, often the boy will learn the traditional hymn for this reading.
• Reading parts of the Haftarah, again, he will learn a traditional hymn for this.
• Giving a speech about what they know about the Torah and Haftarah reading.
• Leading up to the ceremony, they will complete a tzedakah project and raise money for a charity of their choice.
Significance of initiation ritual within the tradition/culture/religion.
The Bar Mitzvah is the time in a Jewish person life that truly states who they are and who they are becoming. Bar Mitzvah means “Son of the Mitzvah” as well as “connection” so it means to connection with the “Son” and Mitzvah. In the Jewish religion a Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony where a young man who has turned 13 years of age, he is expected to be more mature to his Jewish individuality and to the all the Jewish people in the world. The elders teach that what you turn 13, young men are gifted with a greater ability for pursuing to do good. You are expected to be ready to witness religious teachings and qualified to be part in public worship. This ceremony symbolises a boy’s arrival into adulthood. They are seen to be able to make spiritual and moral decisions and engage with sophisticated adults. In the Jewish community they celebrate Bar Mitzvahs to help these men become aware and seek the meaning from this significant transition in their lives.
Part B
1. The origins of the Sacrament of the Eucharist
In the early 1St Century, Jesus gathered around a table with the Apostles and shared knowledge and food with them at the Last Supper.
These actions and words Jesus spoke to the Apostles are a main part of what started the celebration of the Eucharist. Jesus broke the bread and said that the bread was his body, then he passed around a glass of wine and said it was his blood. He did this so the Apostles were always with him even after he was nailed on the cross. Then Jesus went around and washed their feet, washing away any sins they had and in that he showed forgiveness. This was a key moment in history for Catholics as it had a lot of meaning and depth behind it. The actions and words of Jesus at the last supper were passed down through communities and letters written by apostles. Texts written in the New Testament were written by the actions and stories of the first Christian communities when they celebrated the last supper. This celebration has carried on to let us and future generations experience the presence of Christ in them when they eat and drink the body and blood of Christ. 2. The importance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist as initiation to Catholicism
The Eucharist is important because it symbolizes the last meal that Jesus had before being hung to the cross; it represents Jesus’ connection with people and allows people to see that everyone is invited to dine with Christ once they have been accepted into Heaven. The Eucharist is a source of grace from Christ to
all of the people who want to dine with Him. It helps solidify the presence of Christ everywhere we go.
3. Specific quotes and links to scripture passages and events in the life of Jesus
Part A
Name of initiation ritual and the tradition/culture/religion to which it is attached.
Bar Mitzvah ritual in which Jewish people celebrate.
Description of initiation ritual.
When a boy turns 13 years old he becomes a "bar mitzvah" with or without a ceremony. In the Jewish tradition you are required to have the same rights as a fully grown man once you have turned 13. When a boy becomes a Bar Mitzvah they are expected to be fully responsible for his actions and decisions he makes in his life. This ceremony is important as the boy is considered an adult. For the first time the young man is brought up to the Torah and does a number of things to formally transfer to adulthood, usually singing part of the Torah reading. …show more content…
The young man studies for many months to prepare.
During the ceremony they are required to do the following:
• Leading in prayers or leading the whole ceremony through a Shabbat service.
• Reading parts of the Torah, often the boy will learn the traditional hymn for this reading.
• Reading parts of the Haftarah, again, he will learn a traditional hymn for this.
• Giving a speech about what they know about the Torah and Haftarah reading.
• Leading up to the ceremony, they will complete a tzedakah project and raise money for a charity of their choice.
Significance of initiation ritual within the tradition/culture/religion.
The Bar Mitzvah is the time in a Jewish person life that truly states who they are and who they are becoming. Bar Mitzvah means “Son of the Mitzvah” as well as “connection” so it means to connection with the “Son” and Mitzvah. In the Jewish religion a Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony where a young man who has turned 13 years of age, he is expected to be more mature to his Jewish individuality and to the all the Jewish people in the world. The elders teach that what you turn 13, young men are gifted with a greater ability for pursuing to do good. You are expected to be ready to witness religious teachings and qualified to be part in public worship. This ceremony symbolises a boy’s arrival into adulthood. They are seen to be able to make spiritual and moral decisions and engage with sophisticated adults. In the Jewish community they celebrate Bar Mitzvahs to help these men become aware and seek the meaning from this significant transition in their lives.
Part B
1. The origins of the Sacrament of the Eucharist
In the early 1St Century, Jesus gathered around a table with the Apostles and shared knowledge and food with them at the Last Supper.
These actions and words Jesus spoke to the Apostles are a main part of what started the celebration of the Eucharist. Jesus broke the bread and said that the bread was his body, then he passed around a glass of wine and said it was his blood. He did this so the Apostles were always with him even after he was nailed on the cross. Then Jesus went around and washed their feet, washing away any sins they had and in that he showed forgiveness. This was a key moment in history for Catholics as it had a lot of meaning and depth behind it. The actions and words of Jesus at the last supper were passed down through communities and letters written by apostles. Texts written in the New Testament were written by the actions and stories of the first Christian communities when they celebrated the last supper. This celebration has carried on to let us and future generations experience the presence of Christ in them when they eat and drink the body and blood of Christ. 2. The importance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist as initiation to Catholicism
The Eucharist is important because it symbolizes the last meal that Jesus had before being hung to the cross; it represents Jesus’ connection with people and allows people to see that everyone is invited to dine with Christ once they have been accepted into Heaven. The Eucharist is a source of grace from Christ to
all of the people who want to dine with Him. It helps solidify the presence of Christ everywhere we go.
3. Specific quotes and links to scripture passages and events in the life of Jesus