SERVICES FOR MEMBERS

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Workshops & Courses: Religious and cultural instruction is offered for members of the clergy and laypersons. Certificates of attendance are issued on most courses. 
Child Naming Ceremony: We’ve restored this important ceremony for newborns. Get the sacred guidance of orisha on your child's destiny in life.
Online Religious & General Products: An internet mall is under development. Members that manufacture or import  high usage religious and general purpose products will have the ability to offer their products and services through the mall. The mall should be open in 2003. 
Distance Counseling: This is a religious counseling service accessed by phone, fax, or Email. A convenient service for anyone living in areas where our priests are not easily accessible for consultation. Visit our page on Distance Counseling for information..
General Assistance: We provide general assistance to all members, media, academia, and law enforcement officials.
Baptism: Our baptism is the ileke ceremony. Asistance or referal is available in various cities.Visit this page for more information Baptism
Patron Divinity: On several occasions throughout the year this ceremony is offered to members. To understand more of the importance of patron divinities visit the  Genetics page.
Lukumi/Ayoba Marriages: In our commitment to restore customs & traditions we offer a complete marriage service in several cities. Visit Wedding page for more information.
Funeral Services: Cemetery plots can be obtain for members at a low cost. Religious service is included. Visit the page on Funeral Services for details in Miami.
Bata Drumming: Ayan sacred drums are played in homage to the divinities throughout the year for general participation at no cost to members.
Religious Counseling: Appointments for consultation are scheduled weekly for Miami. Referal is available for other cities. Visit these pages for more information  |Spiritual Intrusion   |Genetics  |Selecting A Priest |
Spiritual Evaluation: Anyone can schedule this spiritual mass for the purpose of identifying the ancestral core and obtaining direct spiritual guidance. If desired call us for arrangements.
Spiritual Sessions: A periodic service for general participation. Also provided for loved ones that have past away and for ancestral thanksgiving. Time and dates are periodically announced.
Awan: A healing and thanksgiving ritual with the orisha Babalu Aye, patron of health. The ritual time and dates are announced periodically.

 

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Certifications: For religious counseling, ritual animal offerings, and religious instructor are available. Call for details.
Courses & Workshops: A diverse curriculum of religious instruction is offered throughout the year, which includes pre-requisites for additional certifications.
Clergy Certification: Members of  the priesthood may apply for formal certification regardless of their Lukumi lineage. Applicants are subjected to verification of credentials before approval. Visit the CLBA Membership page for information & registration.
Clergy Members: User-friendly consultation software for merindilogun will be available in 2001. For information visit UR-DDP  page.
Ceremony Registration: Forms are available for the registration of baptisms, marriages, and, any orishas issued to your godchild. A ceremony certificate will be issued with the godparent name and CLBA jointly. The registration will include CLBA associate membership adding more support to your home worship group.

 

 


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