the prescribed order of performing a ceremony or act, especially one characteristic of a particular religionbelief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe; a personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship; a set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader or church; rituals are usually collectivisticculturally, it is a view of ones self as part of a larger group or network such as family, friends, or co-workers behaviors and most often include a specialist overseeing the activity or activities
