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Chapter 5 - Adolescence  
     
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 One of the most important historical rituals within human society is the celebration of transition from child to adult
  
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 Such is the celebration of "Bel Espirit "
  
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 A Fine mind.  
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 Celebrated on Full Moon within 30 days of 19th birthday.
  
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 For both boys and girls when they become young adults.
  
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 The celebration of becoming a youth.
 
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 The supreme celebration of the individual as a valued and contributing member of the community and society.
  
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 We call to CORPUS, ANIMUS, AEON
  
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 The unique awareness of the one.
  
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 The one and the all.
  
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 Hear our call.
 
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 Bless this adolescent (name).
  
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 Protect them and keep them from all harm.
  
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 Bless the family of (name).
  
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 Protect them and help them to provide for (name) so that they can live a happy adolescence.
  
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 So let it be!
  
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 At this moment, we call on UNITAS, GAL, SOL, GAIA, CORPUS, ANIMUS and AEON.
  
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 We call by name GAIA, that which is the Earth from which (name) came.
  
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 We call by name CORPUS the unique awareness that is life from which (name) came to be life.
  
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 We call by name ANIMUS, the unique singular that is humanity of which (name) is one.
  
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 We call by name AEON, the ancestors and guardians who guide and guard (name).
  
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 Grant us your grace and hear our call.
  
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 We recognise this day this adolescent (name).
  
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 We recognise and welcome this adolescent as an active and fully fledged member of our community, our community spirit, the spirit of our neighbourhood and friendships.
  
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 We recognise that (name) as a valid member of our community is beholden to protect and uphold the rights, responsibilities and values of the community.
  
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 We recognise this day those family members here present, those friends and acquaintances present to bless (name)
  
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 We anoint (name) today as a citizen into our community. We recognise this mark as the mark of someone blessed by the ancestors, by animus and by all here present.
  
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 We anoint (name) today as their acceptance of this membership into our community by seeking to learn and participate to be benefit of themselves and others, for the betterment of their community.
  
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 We anoint (name) today as their pledge to protect and uphold the rights, responsibilities and values of our community.
  
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 May (name) be blessed.
  
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 May the family of (name) be blessed.
  
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 May the friends and acquaintances of (name) be blessed.
  
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 May we all be blessed this day in witness to our brother/sister (name).
  
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 So let is be.  

 
 
 

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