African Traditions | Immigrant Acceptance | Immigrant Challenges and Opportunities | African Background | Father Joe Muth |
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Circle of life
What is the popzular African Motif?
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trouble receiving a visa, discrimination, etc
Name at least one challenge that african priests face.
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Racism, Culture Shock, Generalizations/Stereotypes/Misconceptions, Prejudice, Discrimination (within the black community as well), identity loss, less economic opportunity, low employment rate, lack of their credentials and experience, poverty, etc
What are 3 challenges that African migrants face when they come to America?
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Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Kenya
Name two of the five most common countries of origin of African immigrants to the U.S.
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Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda
Name one African Country Fr. Joe has traveled to:
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Culture and Religion
Africans identify themselves by both ___ & ___.
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Allowing lay people to adopt duties that are traditional to priests
Name one way the priest shortage is being met.
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Religious groups, communities, families, reunification, education, opportunities, language (spoke English already), support groups
What are 3 opportunities that African Migrants face when they come to America?
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True: a study has shown maintaining such a connection leads to better physical health
True or False: African immigrants to the U.S. who maintain a connection to their native culture realize tangible benefits as a result of doing so
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Tutoring, job counseling, free health screenings, education seminars, making connections/networking, and community building
Name two services that the Immigration Outreach Service Center provides for St. Matthews Church members who are adapting to new life in the US.
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C
Where is the Our Mother of Africa Chapel Located?
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Strangers no longer: Together on a journey of hope
Name one course of action the United States has taken to reform immigration.
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Not being accepted by the black community, but excepted by the white community
In the short video about challenges to African migrants, what was most shocking to the woman in the video?
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False
True or False: It is very easy for African immigrants to the U.S. to find churches where mass and other religious services are celebrated in their native languages.
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Condolence gathering
____ is a gathering that meets twice a year to remember the deceased loved ones of parish families
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Ancestor Veneration, Pouring of Libation, Marian Devotion, Musical Liturgy
Name Two African Traditions that are practiced within Catholic Churches in the United States.
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Most of the priests are elderly or baby boomers
Name one reason why the Church needs more priests.
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Answers will vary
If you were a migrant, what challenge would you find most difficult? What opportunity would make you want to migrate?
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False: as shown, these immigrants come from many different countries, speak numerous languages, and engage in diverse cultural practices
True or False: African immigrants to the U.S. are a homogeneous group
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Flags, 45
How are the different countries represented in the church itself? Bonus if you can remember how many.
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Black Catholics
What do Catholic African Americans and African immigrants call themselves? (Hint: do not overthink this)
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Ask Michael
What was the ratio for priests to Catholics in the USA in 2002?
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WHATEVER PROFESSOR VAAN GAAL SAYS IT IS
WILD CARD: ASK PROFESSOR VAAN GAAL. SHE DECIDES THIS ONE
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True
True or False: As compared with other immigrant groups, African immigrants to the U.S. tend to be better-educated and more likely to speak English
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Caucasian/white community
What type of members originally made up the majority of St. Matthews Church in 1949 when the church first opened?
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