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Men's ritual is important. It provides a space for healing, for reflection
and growth, and to mark the passing of events and rites of passage. The rituals
listed are just starting points and ideas. Use them to create your own rituals -
full of meaning for yourself, your situation, and your beliefs.
God invocations
Chants
Rituals
Meditations
Workshops
Rites of Passage (Initiation and coming of age ceremonies)
I. a personal story
by Two Eagles
II. ideas on Rites of Passage
and initiation by Lance
III. Rite of Passage Expeditions
by Albert Adams
IV. Extract from: "From Wildman to
King: Another Look at Male Myth and Initiation" written by Jim Moyers, a
Jungian psychologist
* Ideas for a
naming or guardian ceremony
VI. Coming of Age Ritual
Notes by Malakus
* A Prayer for the
Celebration of Male Puberty: extract adapted from Walk in Spirit - Prayers
for the seasons of life
VII. A NIGHT OF
INITIATIONSCENTER. Essay By Richard Rodgers, a story of initiation.
VIII Passage Into Manhood - A
modern ritual for young men by Steven Foster
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Self-initiation into Manhood for the pagan teen by Wyrmwood
God/Ritual Poetry
Other
ritual list last updated 08 August, 2008