Rites and Rituals
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Baptism In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, explore the rite of baptism and the diversity of practices among different Christian denominations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Buddhist Ash IntermentIn this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the beliefs and practices surrounding Buddhist ash interment.
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9-12 |
Video |
Confirmation This video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly explores the rite of confirmation as it is practiced in the Roman Catholic Church. |
9-12 |
Video |
Day of the Dead In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the traditions associated with Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos. |
9-12 |
Video |
Devotion to Kali In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about Goddess Kali, considered by some Hindus to be the “prime cosmic energy.” |
9-12 |
Video |
Hajj - Part IIn this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, meet an American Muslim as he prepares for Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that commemorates the Abrahamic roots of Islam. |
5-12 |
Video |
Hajj - Part IIPerformed with over two million other Muslims, the rites of Hajj, the required pilgrimage to Mecca, have a profound personal impact on each pilgrim. In this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, a Muslim from America experiences Hajj for the first time. |
5-12 |
Video |
Hajj - Part IIIStudents learn about an American Muslim's impressions of his first pilgrimage to Mecca in this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. |
5-12 |
Video |
The Hajj: Journey to MeccaIn this lesson, students learn about the activities involved during the Hajj, the pilgrimage that makes up one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and their historic and spiritual importance to Muslims. |
5-12 |
Lesson Plan |
Hinduism Hindus participate in Kumbh Mela, believed to be the most widely attended spiritual event in the world, in this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. |
9-12 |
Video |
Jewish Burial PracticesJewish traditions associated with preparing the deceased for burial are described in this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. |
6-12 |
Video |
Jewish Hair-Cutting CeremonyIn this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, find out about the meaning of a boy's first haircut in some observant Jewish families. |
6-12 |
Video |
Nen Ordination In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, find out how boys in the Theravada Buddhist tradition signal their commitment to Buddhist teachings.
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9-12 |
Video |
Ramadan MoonThe sighting of a new moon determines the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, follow the process of sighting a new moon for American Muslims. |
5-12 |
Video |
Sikh Saint-Soldier In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the origins and practices of Sikhism. |
9-12 |
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