Rites of Passage

 

FIRST COMMUNION


A. Augustine’s influential writings gave momentum to the Roman Catholic Church. S. Otfiinoski. 2006. Roman Catholicism. Marshall Cavendish

B. Girls taking their First Communion. NPH International

C. Girls from Mission Bon Sauveur de Cange welcome the offertory to the altar during Holy Eucharist, November 16, at Cathedrale Sainte Trinite of I’Eglise Episcopale d’Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (2014). Episcopal Church Archives

D. The elements of bread and wine ready to be distributed during Holy Communion. S. Otfiinoski. 2006. Roman Catholicism. Marshall Cavendish

E. Premiere Communion, Jacmel, Haiti (1927). Belpoz

F. Haitian girl receives her certificate after completing her first Holy Communion, London, UK. Haitian Heritage Museum

G. First Holy Communion taking place in St. Anthony Church, Haiti. St. Isaac Jogues Parish

H. A very special First Communion, La Gonave, Haiti. National Geographic Travel. Photographer: Elena Fracassa

I. Children Pose beside a 15-pound cake. NPH International

QUINCEÑERA


A. Each guest receives one of the recuerdos (souvenirs) made by friends and family in honor of Cynthia’s quinceñera. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

B. The court of honor sits together at the head of the table with Cynthia in the center. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

C. After dinner, Cynthia cuts a special birthday cake provided by one of her many sponsors. A top is a tiny quinceñera. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

D. The quinceñera dances with her court of honor. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

E. A young woman enjoys her Quinceñera, Apopka, Florida, 1996. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida. FA6214

QUINCEÑERA


A. The owner of the shop compliments Cynthia on her choice. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

B. Fifteen year old Cuban-American girl in her Fiesta de Quince dress, Miami, FL, 1980. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida. FS8052A

C. Padre Manuel gives Cynthia a communion wafer during the Mass to celebrate her quinceñera. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

D. A Muñeca, or doll, is a traditional gift for the Miss Quince. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

E. Cynthia and two family members pray to the Virgen de Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

F. Cynthia’s brother and mother escort her down the aisle of the church. her court of honor follows. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

G. Members of the quinceñera recieve a blessing from the priest, the quinceñera individual sits at the foot of the altar in her pink dress. Apopka, Florida. 1996. D. Hoyt-Goldsmith. 2002. Celebrating a Quineceñera: A Latina’s 15th Birthday Celebration. Holiday House

ENKIPAATA

PAATA


A. Maasai initiates seated in a circle awaiting instructions from elders. Courtesy of National Museums of Kenya

B. Maasai initiates dancing. Courtesy of National Museums of Kenya

C. Maasai initiates returning from a night outside of the village. L. Denisin. 1985. Africa. Sierra Club Books

D. Maasai elder blowing the Ikudu/ ram’s horn. It is blown during the ceremony and is believed to put some of the warriors into a trance. Courtesy of Panoramio, Photographer: Bdeh

E. Maasai initiates seated on the ground waiting to be blessed by the council of elders. Courtesy of the National Museums of Kenya

F. A Maasai woman building a Manyatta (house). These building are semi-permanent and can easily be dismantled when traveling. Courtesy of the National Museums of Kenya

FEATHER DANCE


A. Seminole people gathering prior to celebrations (1922). R. Bial. 2000. The Seminole (Lifeways). Cavendish Square Publishing

B. Site of Green Corn Dance at Scott Ranch - Okeechobee, Florida. 1984. State Archives of Florida. 1984. State Archives of Florida. FA0766. Photographer: Owen, Blanton.

C. Eagle Dance (1845). Hoocher. Artist: George Catlin

D. Illustration of the Green Corn Ceremony “Stomp Dance.” S. Tieck 2014. Native Americans: Seminole, Big Buddy Books

E. Yuchi War Dance. One of sixteen dances in the Southeastern Native American male “rite of passage.” You can see the feather sticks being utilized here also. Illustration by Philip Georg Friedrich von Reck (1736)

F. Stomp Dancing. S. Tieck. 2014. Native Americans: Seminole, Big Buddy Books

G.Yuchi dance wands, feather hat ornaments, and dance fan; used in the Ribbon Dance on the first day of the Green Corn Ceremony. 1909. V.L. Levine. 1991. Feathers in Southeast American Indian Ceremonialism

H. Comanche showcasing their War-Party tactics. George Catlin (1835)

I. Osceola, Seminole leader of the early 19th century. Portrait by George Catlin (1838). Here you can see the Turban as utilized by the Seminole leaders. Smithsonian American Art Museum

J. Wampum being sewn. (1989) Courtesy of HistoryMiami. 1989-090-5

K. The variety of designs in Seminole dress is well representes by the skirts of these women (1930). R. Bial. 2000. The Seminole (Lifeways). Cavendish Square Publishing

BAR/BAT MITZVAH


A. Mitlon Gaynor Bar Mitzvah at Beth Jacob, Florida (1930). Courtesy of Jewish Museum of Florida. MI1256

B. Torahs. The Torah is the holiest book within Judaism. It contains 613 commandments. These are instructions for Jews on how to live a good and pious life. From the time of Moses, the laws were passed down by word of mouth. Later they were written down so they would not be forgotten. 1988. Courtesy of HistoryMiami, 1988-215-19

C. Bat Mitzvah of Marla Rosin; 4th generation Floridian; the first girl to read from Torah at Beth Shalom Synagogue; now a lawyer in Tampa, Florida (1997). Courtesy of Jewish Museum of Florida. JK417

D. During the ceremony in the synagogue. Nathan Tarler's bar mitzvah - Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 1951. Courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, MS26240

E. Torah Scroll. DK Publishing. 2003. Judaism. Penguin, Contents page

F. Egyptian Jewish girls in Alexandria during their Bat Mitzvah. Nebi Daniel Association public photo collection / Maurice Studio

G. Boy praying with Tallit and Tefillin during his Bar Mitzvah. Courtesy of Peter van der Sluijs

H. Tefillin. An orthodox boy will be given a set of Tefillin for his Bar Mitzvah. From then on he is expected to pray every weekday morning wearing the Tefillin. When not being worn, they are kept in a bag, which may be decorated with the owner's name in Hebrew. DK Publishing. 2003. Judaism. Penguin, pp.49

I. DK Publishing. 2003. Judaism. Penguin, pp.34

J. Yad, literally meaning hand, is a Jewish Torah pointer used by the reader to follow the text to prevent touching. Courtesy of HistoryMiami, 1988-001-66

K. A woman praying using Tefillin in Jerusalem. Courtesy of Getty Images