Non-Religious Rituals (Junior Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What do non-religious rituals allow people to express?
What do non-religious rituals allow people to express?
Secular values & humanist principles
What is the main purpose of humanist naming ceremonies?
What is the main purpose of humanist naming ceremonies?
To welcome child into family & community
Humanist naming ceremonies are alternatives to which religious ceremonies?
Humanist naming ceremonies are alternatives to which religious ceremonies?
Baptism or christening
Who lights the candles in a humanist naming ceremony?
Who lights the candles in a humanist naming ceremony?
Grandparents
What does the candle lighting symbolize in naming ceremonies?
What does the candle lighting symbolize in naming ceremonies?
Connection between generations & families
What role do mentors serve in humanist naming ceremonies?
What role do mentors serve in humanist naming ceremonies?
Secular equivalent to godparents
What keepsake is created at humanist naming ceremonies?
What keepsake is created at humanist naming ceremonies?
A memory book or scrapbook
What is an example of a symbolic gift in naming ceremonies?
What is an example of a symbolic gift in naming ceremonies?
A ball representing friendship & play
What do humanist wedding ceremonies focus on?
What do humanist wedding ceremonies focus on?
Love, commitment & shared values
What is hand-fasting?
What is hand-fasting?
Binding the couple's hands together
When do hand-fasting origins date back to?
When do hand-fasting origins date back to?
12th century Celtic tradition
What does the sand-pouring ceremony represent?
What does the sand-pouring ceremony represent?
Separate lives joining together