One or more community building initiation 98% 98% 98% Students significantly more likely to be involved in only positive initiation rites and not hazing: were female, had a higher GPA than those who ...

"It works! It really works!" Mary (not her real name) is a parish faith formation coordinator and had traveled across the state to participate in our workshop on the upcoming changes to the Rite of ...

It’s the primal scene of American power, of Bush family values. For two centuries, the initiation rite of Skull and It’s the primal scene of American power, of Bush family values. For two centuries, ...

Young initiates of Abang'ayo sub tribe of Wanga community sing and dance at Matungu cultural area in Kakamega county during celebrations to mark Jamhuri day on December 12, 2020. [Photo by Benjamin ...

It’s nearly winter in South Africa, which means the opening of winter initiation schools is approaching. These rituals mark a transition to adulthood and are deeply ingrained culturally. But they’re ...