Transcript Orita
Orita
An Initiation into Christian Adulthood
by
Donna Fair Conn & William Conn
Email : [email protected]
Orita Meaning
Orita – African word from the
Yoruba tribe which means
“crossroad” or “where two ways
converge”.
In a true sense, the convergence of
two meaningful alternatives is what
choice is all about.
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Purpose for the Orita Ritual
To impress upon young persons their
responsibility for their moral conduct from
a Christian perspective.
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Orita Age / Support
Originally for 16 year
olds only
Ages 16 – 18 could
benefit from Orita
workshops
Orita for both young men
and young women
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Parents/ Guardians
support is needed
Church Support
Community Support
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7 Orita Ritual Requirements
Understanding the Black experience in America
Managing the family budget
Community Service
Exploration of career and educational
opportunities
Relationship and Love/ Behaviors
Bible Study and Reflection
Preparation and execution of the Orita Ceremony
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Recommendations for Orita
Requirements
Black experience in America
(Supported by: Parent/Church Workshop)
Meet with older persons in church / community, listen and learn from their
experiences.
Read books and magazines on the Black experience and discuss with parents
Roots
Managing Family Budget
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Pay the monthly bills
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Do the grocery shopping
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Research cost of apts, homes in local area
Community Service
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(Parent)
(Parent/Church/Community)
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Feeding the homeless, etc (SSL)
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Activities needed in the church and community
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Recommendations for Orita
Requirements cont’d
Career and Educational Opportunities
(Parent/School/Church)
Talk with High School guidance counselors
Visit College institutions
Talk with people in your field of interest
Research your interest and what types of careers relate to your interest.
Relationship and Love / Behaviors
(Parent/ Church Workshop)
Communication
Male Female relationships, Dating, and Marriage
Self Control / Anger Management
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Recommendations for Orita
Requirements cont’d
Bible Study and Reflection
(Church/Parent)
Understanding the Old/New Testaments
Rewrite or do skit of a parable of Jesus in contemporary language
The Good Samaritan ( Luke 10:25-37)
The Wise and Foolish Maidens (Matthew 25:1-13)
The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
Preparation and Execution of Orita Ceremony
Develop Program (Scriptures, Speakers, Invited Guest, etc)
Secure commitment of Participates
Display of Lessons Learned from Orita Requirements
Dates, Time, Refreshments, etc.
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Parents’ Role
Encourage youth to attend and
participate in Orita workshops.
Discuss with youth what they did in the
workshops.
Ensure youth documents in written,
video, or artist fashion lessons learned.
Email Orita facilitators requirement is
complete.
Essential to Requirement #2 –
Managing Family Budget.
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Orita Facilitators’ Role
Develop or ensure interactive workshops for youth for
each requirement.
Solicit persons to participate and help in workshops
For example, Seniors for share experiences in
Requirement 1, Pastors for Bible Study /
Reflection in Requirement 6, etc.
Ensure agenda is completed for each workshop and lead
the workshops.
Responsible for communications to and from
and youth regarding Orita.
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parents
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Orita Workshop Agenda Sample
Prayer
Attendance Sheet
Review the Orita Requirement (ie. Family Budget)
Do the Workshop/ Guest Speaker(s).
Discuss take away or lessons learned from the workshop.
Review any actions items for next time.
Prayer
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Orita Kick Off
Field Day (recreation ministry)
obstacle course (maze – choice theme)
Relays
Basketball teams
Events - youth with parents, youth against parents
T-shirts
Provide water
Bookstore can sell snacks
o Registration can continue at Orita Field Day.
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References
Fair, Frank T. , Orita for Black Youth. Valley
Forge, PA: Judson Press
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