Arrernte culture has survived for tens of thousands of years on what is known as a 'communal rights' system; this is a fundamental component of Arrernte culture and in that sense, spirituality. The middle portion of the eagle displays life because the wings have many feathers attached to them which show how each feather is a choice and every choice we make is connected to the mind and the heart (http://www.spiritsofthewestcoast.com).

The mask could also represent a protective entity. Change ). The three wise men came from the East to provide adoration towards their newborn King with gifts such as gold, frankincense and myrrh which provides protection by His family. The eagle is prominent within the Aboriginal Spirituality. Aboriginal history has explored and displayed how past and present Indigenous art has used many conventional designs and symbols to portray an …

Our spirituality is a oneness and an interconnectedness with all that lives and breathes, even with all that does not live or breathe.

Legends of the 'Dreamtime' are handed down by word of mouth and by totem from generation to generation.

Many ceremonies are performed around the tree like the Sun Dance.

A major story from the Aboriginal people is the story of how the world was created. Additionally, the holly oak tree had thorny leaves which were used to make the wreath of thorns that was placed on Jesus’s head while going through crucifixion. Father Sky is the true astronaut how contains accuracy within the Milky Way Galaxy, the universe, the stars, the solar system with planets. These symbols typically symbolise elements of the dreamtime, often associated with particular clans or totemic groups. Mary expressed her true love towards her son Jesus in which she had to face separation through the death of Jesus and expressed them through her tears.

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Baptism is a sacrament that indicates death and rebirth which is wee portrayed through Jesus`s sacrifice. They believe it was created by the Dreaming spirit known as the Rainbow Serpent. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out /  Additionally, eagle feathers are given as a token of respect towards their accomplishments for courage and wisdom. Songs, stories, rituals, places and symbols bring life to the power of dreaming. Many of these rituals are characterised into 'Men's Business' or Women's Business', with their respective rituals, Aboriginal society is a complex and sophisticated network of relationships, rights and obligations. The land is honoured as sacred and intimidate connections between human beings and nature is celebrated. The cedar tree holds the group of symbols through creation of totem poles (Exploring World Religions 41). The city of Alice Springs (Mpwarntwe) on the Todd River is central to the Yeperene Dreaming story, and gaps in the range are said to have been formed when the heads of caterpillars were bitten off by the stink bugs. Jesus remained as the only child and the child fulfilled the promise made to Abraham a several years back. The eagle has a deepened relationship with the Creator due to the fact; it has the ability to fly extreme heights which demonstrates it is closer to the Father.

The Moon brings darkness. The tree of peace includes many concepts about the human relationships and laws (http://www.onondagavesica.info). used to recall the tracks of the Ancestral Beings. The Holy Family is recognized as a model of family (http://www.catholicculture.org). The eagle alerts the Aboriginals of what is going to happen (www.markville.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca). Grandfather Sun is the ball of true energy and is honoured at the Sun Dance Ceremony. She protected her son from the beginning because at first, she saved her child from getting in the hands of the army of King Herod by hiding him in her clothing. Aboriginal spirituality derives from a philosophy that establishes the holistic interconnectedness of all the elements of the earth. Everyone is related and all relationships are respected.

A dove has an olive branch within its beak which demonstrates how the souls who have died are held in the hands of God through dove (http://www.catholictradition.org). The members of the holy family are Mary, Joseph and Jesus.

Catholics wore Catholic crosses which show which faith they are part of.

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(http://www.ehow.com) The cross acts as a winning symbol for Christ’s suffering which Christians wear with glory and victory (http://www.iccreligiouseducation.com). The eagle’s wings represent the balance between both genders. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. The olive branch helps connect both God and His Children and is regarded as a symbol of peace. are also embedded the laws governing the relationships between the land, people and spirits.

However the adjacent image illustrates some of the symbols used in paintings by people of the Central Desert region - a region in close proximity of the lands of the Arrernte people. The white pine tree is the key symbol for the Iroquois. The cedar tree holds the group of symbols through creation of totem poles (Exploring World Religions 41). On the left are examples of some of the symbols which were used and are used in Aboriginal Spirituality, largely seen in Aboriginal cave paintings. She was willing to bear the Son of God at the command of the Father through Angel Gabriel. Even though, Mary and Joseph were not united sexually and this shows the truth of marriage.

The Christmas tree is a symbol of growth like how Jesus was born on Christmas and grew into a man so He can become the Saviour for the world. When Catholics make the sign of the cross, they are expressing their opinion in all three which are Father, Son and Holy Spirit and requesting for their guidance in everything we do.

The members of the Earth Family are Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandmother Moon and Grandfather Sun. Her energy is depended on Mother Earth’s heart and responds in high tides.

She cleanses all the objects through forms of precipitation (http://www.aseekersthoughts.com). Eagle feathers can be worn if they have that privilege.

The energy of the Sun protects Life through sharing its energy unto everything it sparks its light. In Aboriginal spirituality symbolism exhibits modernistic and traditional art that usually depicts a sacred story to some extent. Mother Earth is the feeder and the protector of life and she provides everything that is required for humans to live an essential life on Earth.

The tree of peace is a central symbol for Aboriginal religions which connects the Earth to heaven. Eagle acts as a messenger to the Father because it sends messages and prayers and if the eagle flying when people are praying which demonstrates that the prayer was accepted. The cross symbolizes a various number of events to Catholicism. The caterpillars came from different places known today as Central Mount Stuart in the north, Finke in the south, Atula in the east and Mt Zeil in the west. The eagle is a forward thinker because at high heights, they are able to look ahead which allows them to be prepared. Aside from the Aboriginal Flag, rock art and dot paintings, there are no such 'symbols' of Aboriginal Spirituality.

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Aboriginal spirituality doesn't have any sacred texts or writings, they do however have important stories which have been passed down throughout their history. With this comes the responsibility to pass on their Ancestor's stories, culture and traditions.

Another reason, the cross is a way to renew our baptismal promises.

This reminds me of when the baby smiles at someone, the person is able to forget all their sorrows and remain relaxed (http://www.sacred-circle-wisdom.com). The mask is fed tobacco to keep the spirit alive. The kinship system determines who marries who, ceremonial relationships, funeral roles and behaviour patterns with other kin. Kinship is the fabric of society, a. complex system that determines how people relate to each other and their roles, responsibilities and obligations in relation to one another, ceremonial business and land.
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The Tree is a symbol of neither life nor death.

dependence can only continue when the land and all forms of life it contains are preserved.

Eagles are commonly used as symbols on many totem poles as well as in other forms of artwork (http://shop.slcc.ca). Over 230 Aboriginal languages have been counted, with further dialects existing within these languages.

Aboriginal people are born into the responsibility to care for their country - 'ampere'.

To sum up, cross is viewed as a pivotal sign within the Catholic faith. As a family, they need each other to have a fulfilled lifestyle. The Moon always orbits Mother Earth every 27 days like when Mother Earth remains as the centre of everything. The Peacemaker said when they gather the Tree of Peace: “… shall offer thanks to the earth… to the streams of waters… to the maize and the fruits, to the medicinal herbs and trees, to the animals that serve as food and give their pelts for clothing… to the messengers of the Creator who reveal his wishes and to the Great Creator… ruler of health and life”(http://world-religion.tripod.com). Each comprises of many verses which recalled the actions of one being at a particular site.

Mary and Joseph get married and marriage brings upon union between the husband and wife. Mother Earth is the home for all living and nonliving organisms.

There are male Elders for men’s business and female elders for women’s business.

The Earth Family is highly regarded by the First Nations.

First of all, the cross represents the confession of faith because Jesus bears all our sins while being on the cross in order to earn forgiveness for all the committed sins by human beings. First of all, in the Bible, God had created a Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. Aside from the Aboriginal Flag, rock art and dot paintings, there are no such 'symbols' of Aboriginal Spirituality.

The tree is one of God’s powerful creations.

Like the wooden mask that has a face which is carved into the living tree, the face represents the connection between humanity and the Tree of Life. Traditionally, society is governed by a system of Elders. However the adjacent image illustrates some of the symbols used in paintings by people of the Central Desert region - a region in close proximity of the lands of the Arrernte people.

Cross is seen as an instrument of torture and public humiliation (http://hubpages.com). They also have obligations to family. However, the Rainbow Serpent can also be a destructive force if it is not properly respected.
Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out /  The Tree of Knowledge indicates how Adam and Eve had committed their first sin through a form of temptation when they ate the apple from the forbidden tree. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Holy Family was born in Bethlehem and the shepherds went to adore the Child and they gave honour to His family. The eagle is prominent within the Aboriginal Spirituality. The Holy Family is regarded as a perfect family which is followed by many Catholics.