The Myth of the Taj Mahal and a New Theory of Its Symbolic Meaning*
Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions
-
Upload
charles-salas -
Category
Documents
-
view
65 -
download
4
description
Transcript of Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions
![Page 1: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Chapter 3Meaning in symbolic actions
Concept A:
Rituals: Actions Serving as Symbols Pgs . 36-41
![Page 2: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Cp3 page 41 ?????(remember? Read the review ?’s then the text)
1) Briefly explain what rituals are. Why are they important in celebrating the sacraments?
2) Describe the difference between symbolic actions and practical actions. Give an example of each type of action.
3) How are rituals different from routines? 4) What similarities exist between rituals and
play?
![Page 3: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Symbols + Movement =Ritual
Cp2 described symbols as “meaning pictures” that help us see beyond the surface of things.
Rituals are symbolic actions that help us physically express our beliefs, values,and deepest concerns
![Page 4: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Write a minute!!
Write about a celebration you know of or have participated in that involved rituals. Include a discussion of the meaning behind the rituals-why were they a part of the celebration?
![Page 5: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Images of Rituals #1
![Page 6: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Images of Rituals #2
![Page 7: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Images of Rituals #3
![Page 8: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Practical actions…..
All rituals involve actions. Not all actions are rituals Actions that are performed only for
specific, practical purposes are not rituals. For Example…..
![Page 9: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Why is this a ritual action and not just a practical action?
![Page 10: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Combining practical and symbolic actions…is that legal??
Yes! And we do it often!
For example: Eating is a practical action but when we add Grace before meals this brief ritual reminds us of the gift of food and the beauty of sharing it with family, friends.
![Page 11: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
A practical action+symbolic action
![Page 12: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Rituals>>>>>>>>>Who are YOU??
Rituals, when done attentively, can tell us who we are and lead us to who who we will be. For example: The pledge of allegiance or prayers before class, even a Pep Fest!
The rituals we participate in tell us and others our values.
![Page 13: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Similarities…
Sign = one-dimensional in meaning. Routine = one-dimensional in meaning Symbol= deep meaning,multilevel
meanings Ritual= deep meaning, multilevel
meanings
![Page 14: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
A Blink or a wink? Almost the same…but NOT
![Page 15: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
DANGER
The rituals we perform on a regular basis like:
Pledge of allegiance Saying Grace before meals can become
rushed and meaningless. Prayer before class… Prayer before convocation… Even rituals like the Mass>>>>> can become
routine
![Page 16: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Write a minute!
Write a brief description of a ritual in which you have often participated.
Express what you get out of that ritual.
Does it still have meaning for you,or has it become routine?
Why?
![Page 17: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Rituals and Play
Rituals are different than routines because they are often playful activities.(Theatre, sports, dance)
Rituals are symbolic actions that speak to and for people.
![Page 18: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Write a minute!
Choose a holiday, an induction ceremony,a club meeting,or a sporting event and jot down all the rituals and symbols associated with it.
![Page 19: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Cp.3 concept B. Characteristics of Rituals Pg. 41-47
And now the review question first!
List the 8 characteristics of rituals and give an example of each.
![Page 20: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
#1 Simple Rituals
Rituals involve movement and gestures that convey meaning.
![Page 21: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
#2 Repeated Actions
Ritual actions are often repeated because they have meaning for us. They are worth doing more than once.
What are some ritual actions that you repeat in your life, family, church, with friends?
![Page 22: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
#3 Symbolic Celebrations Rituals are often tied to playful, lively
celebrations. Think of a fiesta or a birthday party.
They are Not just symbolic actions;they become symbolic celebrations.
Not just about fun, most celebrations also have their serious side.
For example: the Olympic Games
![Page 23: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
What’s the serious side of the Olympic ceremonies?
![Page 24: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
#4 Important Events
Rituals are usually connected to important events in people’s lives.
“Firsts” Anniversaries, graduations, award
ceremonies or ceremonies to induct someone into a community.
Life would be pretty boring if we didn’t take time out to celebrate the special
![Page 25: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
#5 Important Words
Rituals often include words that underscore the significance of the action.
![Page 26: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Write a minute!!
Rituals celebrate special occasions.
List five special events in your life(either personal or communal) along with the rituals associated with each event. What special words are said?
![Page 27: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
#6 Linkages to the Past
Rituals link people to their past.
![Page 28: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
#6 Con’t
Our rituals can link us to important events in our past. They remind us of who we are and who we hope to be.
4th of July Parades
Thanksgiving dinner
Passion plays
Cinco De Mayo
What are some rituals used in these celebrations? What do they tell us about ourselves?
![Page 29: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
#7 Communal Actions
Rituals are often communal in nature. That is, we do them together. They may involve a large group.
People come together to celebrate being a community with a common identity.
What are some communal actions that you have participated in? What did they tell you about yourself/your family?
![Page 30: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
#8 Participation not observation
People make rituals “happen” by participating in them.
Not just spectators but participants Have you ever been to a ritual that you did
not understand?What would that be like? IF a ritual is to have any meaning for us we
must be able to enter into it wholeheartedly. Going through the motions is not enough.
![Page 31: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Write a Minute!
Using examples from your own experience, explain and critique the following statement in writing~“All true rituals are memory-makers and memory-shakers. Good ritual is how we remember who we are and celebrate who we shall become.”(Hixon, RCIA Ministry,page 35)
![Page 32: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Create!
Create a NEW family based ritual that includes at least two symbols and reflects some of the eight characteristics of rituals. List on paper the order of the ritual as well as a description of the ritual, meaning of the ritual.
Tell us what is the event,symbols, words Be prepared to share your ritual with the
class.Video or in person, get to act it out!
![Page 33: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Rituals and Worship pg 48-51
The roots of ritual go far back in time Evidence left from prehistoric peoples
indicate rituals of the hunt and farming rituals.
*For most ancient cultures life centered on nature.And it was believed that nature was controlled by the spirits.Some helpful, some not.
![Page 34: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Cave Painting
![Page 35: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Farming
![Page 36: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
“Doing the Holy”
From the beginning people used rituals and ritual sacrifices to communicate with the spirits of nature to thank them and to keep the spirits friendly.
Sacrifice>Latin>sacrum facere=“to make holy” or “to do the holy’
![Page 37: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Ritual Worship or Magic?
Don’t get confused.. Ritual worship is an attempt to get in touch
with the spirit world, to put oneself in harmony with spiritual powers.
( gratitude, humility) Magic is an attempt to control spiritual
powers.(power, seeking certain effects regardless of my
motives)
![Page 38: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Christianity and Rituals
The New Testament records that from the start rituals were a part of early Christian life.
Gather together for meals/breaking of the bread,sharing of the cup
Ritual washing for new converts Laying on of hands.
![Page 39: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
For Review-pg 51
What is the connection between ritual and worship? Give an example.
What’s the difference between ritual worship and magic?
Give 3 examples of rituals in the early church that are mentioned in the New Testament. List 3 rituals you have participated in at church.
![Page 40: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Christianity and Rituals con’t
As the church grew and became a more complex society,rituals also become more complex.
Sacraments are not just any Christian ritual but are special moments in which Christ communicates his grace through certain words and actions.
Rituals, simple or complex, have been an important part of expressing Christian faith from Christianity’s very beginning.
![Page 41: Chapter 3 Meaning in symbolic actions](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022081503/56813080550346895d965b56/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Chapter 3 Concept C: Rituals and Worship Review Questions,pg. 51 6) Describe the connection between ritual and
worship. 7) What is the difference between ritual
worship and magic? 8) Give three examples of rituals in the early
church that are described in the New Testament.