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Orita: Rites of Passage for Youth of African Descent in America - Maye, Warren L, and Maye, Marilyn C
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This book is a guide for parents seeking to design a rites-of-passage program for their adolescent youth and for parents considering such a program. Orita (meaning crossroads) prepares participants for adulthood by teaching life management skills in the context of African heritage and biblical principles. At the Orita celebration, family and community honor their youth and acknowledge their transition into adulthood. Parents are guided through every aspect of the design and planning of a program tailored for their youth. ...

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Orita: Rites of Passage for Youth of African Descent in America 2000, Faithworks, New York City

ISBN-13: 9780967540009

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