Table of ContentsIntroductionBodyConclusionBibliographyIntroductionIn this essay, the subject of confirmation within the Christian Church will be discussed as a rite of passage. Confirmation is a religious ritual practiced by Christians in which a baptized person is able to confirm the promises made on their behalf when baptized as an infant. It is also a sign of full belonging and commitment to the Christian community and of receiving the Holy Spirit within. This religious ritual generally takes place from the age of 17. This religious rite of passage is generally followed by Holy Communion. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”?Get the original essayBodyThe start of a particular stage in my life was going to church because my parents are Christians and make the decision to accept Christianity as a way of life for me. The first step in this rite of passage was the rite of separation and isolation from my parents and society; as we headed off to a confirmation camp in preparation for the ritual process. This was also done to allow for a closer connection with God and the Holy Spirit and to not be influenced by the thoughts of others when deciding to participate in this ritual process. This isolation can be compared to the isolation of African girls who undergo a virginity test, as they are also isolated from their families and society at large before participating in a ritual process. This confirmation camp is organized to assess each individual's readiness to take on the responsibility of becoming a practicing Christian. It also involves special classes where we are taught the responsibilities of a Christian. Questions and answers, essential to the ceremony, were discussed in these classes to ensure preparation for the ritual process. The transition from my status to that of a practicing Christian is known as the liminal, which took place on the day of the ceremony. The wait before the ritual can be compared to migrants queuing at Home Affairs, a feeling of vulnerability was felt as waiting in front of many people watching you answer questions can cause a feeling of vulnerability. During this phase, we are not yet perceived as independent since our parents join us after we have answered the series of questions. The questions were asked with a view to becoming a member of the Christian community. A sense of communitas was felt because during this ritual process, other members were treated equally, regardless of our different backgrounds. The 5 other girls who participated in this ritual with me came from very different backgrounds and had faced many challenges to be able to participate in this ritual. Each of us was undifferentiated from society and supervised by the priest who led the ritual. The feeling of communitas had helped each of us by standing together and feeling less vulnerable during this phase of liminality to reach the rite of reincorporation. Many symbols were present throughout the ritual process, we had the opportunity to reflect on our baptism by touching the holy water. Candles were lit to symbolize the light of God and the Holy Spirit always with us. The priest then drew crosses on our foreheads with olive oil, the crosses symbolized the cross of Jesus when he was crucified for our sins, and the use of olive oil was to symbolize the peace and reconciliation; we can also identify it with the dove returning with a187-203.