Father Junipero Serra is that founding father who is just as important as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and several others. However he was a different founding father, a religious one who shaped California. Junipero Serra by Steven W. Hackel delves into Junipero Serra’s life and how he lived. Father Serra, a devoted Catholic, “devoted himself to the universalism of Catholicism, the suppression of individualism, and the renunciation of materialism.” (242) Father Serra made it his
Then, choose one sub section from any part of the reading thus far which relates to just one of those videos/topics and explain, in your own words, how it correlates Video Summary: Junipero Serra y las misiones Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svj7yO_EOIM The video title "Junipero Serra and the California Missions" starts by depicting the journey of soldiers and priest to establish settlements on the coast of California in the 1700. The men of the story find the territory
architecture, museums, and exhibitions that hold many scared preserved artifacts. San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission is the second mission that was founded by Father Junipero Serra on June 3, 1770. The mission was originally founded near Monterey Bay at the presidio, however it was then moved by the Carmel River. Father Junipero Serra decided to move the mission near the Carmel River in August of 1771 for multiple reasons. “Father
had a Franciscan priest called a "padre." Padre means "father" in Spanish. The head of the priests was Padre Junipero Serra. Part B San Diego Mission The mission I picked is the very first mission. It has a long name. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. It is located in San Diego California. Blessed Father Junipero Serra founded it. It was first made on July 16, 1769. Padre Serra liked the site because it was near the San Diego River. The San Diego Mission was completed in 1774. But in
Mission San Buenaventura The missions of California were big things in California’s history. The building of the missions caused lots of events to happen in California. The missions started the small, to very large populations of California. Mission Facts The Mission San Buenaventura is the 9th mission in the chain of missions. ( The chain of missions is the 21 Spanish missions along the coast of California from San Diego to San Francisco. ) The mission was supposed to be 3rd, then delayed
Mission San Luis de Talimali Before and Start of Mission Mission San Luis de Talimali was unique and one of the most important missions in the seventeenth century Florida by serving as a center for nearby missions and Spanish military stronghold. It was built in 1633 in the Florida Panhandle. The legislative leader of Florida around then was Luis Horrouytiner and the new mission may have been dedicated San Luis in his honor.(McEwan) It’s population were predominantly Apalachee Indians who were
Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark and museum, is the Birthplace of Orange County. It was founded more than two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions in California and features a chapel still standing where Saint Serra once celebrated Mass. Today, it is a monument to California’s multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Originally built as a self sufficient community by Spanish Padres and Native Americans, the Mission was a center
The journey of an outcast, where people that are not the norm, people that are separated, and people also that stands out in regular life, shouldn’t be treated differently, even though they may seem out of the norm. The majority of people don’t understand why these outsiders do this. In the novel, The Chrysalids by John Wyndham and the film The Fifth Element directed by Luc Besson, are both outstanding examples of the three main arguments of the archetypal outcast. First, all outcasts have a different
Luc Besson: One of the Best French Directors Thesis: Luc Besson is one of the best French Directors of this century. His works can either be viewed as mere action packed thrillers or the viewer can go in depth and question society and morality. Besson wishes to make the viewer question the importance of individualism, the role of each individual in society and whether the individual should follow the norms of society or follow his heart. Besson’s humor, sense of pathos and his reflections on life
In 2015, Father Junipero Serra was canonized by Pope Francis. To some people, Junipero Serra deserved to become a saint after all of his work establishing numerous missions along the California coastline, starting in 1769 with the San Diego Mission (Junipero Serra: Saint or Sinner?, n.a). However, while the Catholic Church may commend Father Junipero Serra for his actions and even held him to sainthood, Pope Francis announcement had brought bitter feeling for the Native American community throughout
Strictly Supercilious But Certainly Not Saintly In his biography “Junipero Serra”, Steven Hackel portrays Father Junipero Serra as a notable figure because of his contribution to California’s past archive. Hackel describes Father Serra as passionate, yet hardened (Hackel 3) despite common controversy on Serra’s character. Additionally, Hackel alludes to other influences in Father Serra’s life; apart from his environment, his educational and religious enrichment in various institutions were also a
author of Junipero Serra, offers a very descriptive biography of Miquel Josephs who would later become Junipero Serra. Hackel, provides vivid and organized information to his readers by introducing the birthplace of Serra and the hardships many faced living in Mallorca. As a result, this caused Serra and his parents to allow him to commit himself to god, however, as mentioned by Hackel his parents would have never imagined the goals and accomplishment their son would fulfill in New Spain. Serra was excited
Father Junipero Serra is a polarizing issue. The California natives were impacted on a monumental level by Serra whether it led to the progress of Christianity in California or the destruction that occurred to the natives. Serra was a priest spawned out of the Catholic Church. Like other priests Serra viewed the natives as savages in need of salvation. The tactics and methods demonstrated by Serra probably did not differ much from any other priest during that time period. This meant Serra used any
high adobe wall surrounds the mission grounds. There are many restored buildings in the inner patio, and the great stone church. Across the fountain there is the bell wall that sits beside the ruined church. Near the bell is a statue of Father Junipero Serra. The ruins of the original stone church are in front of the mission. Only the sanctuary and parts of the church remain, but that’s enough to have an idea of how big it was. The church walls are made of large stones and birds have build nests
Presidio Park served as a key factor that influenced the development of early California and is very significant to San Diego we currently live in. In fact, the Junipero Serra Museum, built by George W. Marston in Presidio Park is often erroneously confused with the Mission San Diego de Alcala, which is only a small portion of the history of Presidio Park. The impact Presidio Park has had on San Diego’s culture and
The Spanish began the religious enslavement of Native Californians in 1769. Alta California was the beginning of a new world, and Christianity was the foundation. The Natives inhabited California lands for fifteen thousand years before the Sacred expedition. Their traditions, beliefs, languages and ways of life, only to become enslaved and taught a completely different lifestyle. Make no mistake, the Spaniards did not discover California, they invaded California. Upon invading, the Spaniards believed
Spain utilized missionaries to help nudge Native Americans to their side. Some missionaries used brute force and turned the natives into slaves. One missionary however, Junipero Serra, gave the opposite effect on the natives. He was a major factor of Spain’s growth. He built many missions, and signed acts to protect Native Americans from harsh soldiers. In this way, he helped Native Americans to side with him and the missionaries
During the early 1500s- mid 1800s, missions were the original destination by which the Spanish taught both Spanish and Catholicism lifestyle to the Native Americans/Indians. There are 21 missions scattered all over California. Mission San Jose is the fourteenth mission created in Alta California. It is a Spanish mission located in Fremont, California and established in the late 1700s by Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The mission is the label of the Mission San Jose district of Fremont, which was
Introduction Tom Brady, also known as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He made NFL history and impacted the football world. He truly left his mark on the world with his impact in football and his support of many charities, such as “Best Buddies International” and “Boys and Girls Clubs of America”. Tom Brady made history as the first quarterback NFL history to get five Super Bowl rings. Tom Brady Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. also known as Tom Brady or Tom terrific is a worldwide
The functionality of America would not be as novel or ingenious without religion, a monumental influence in the building of the United States. If we trace back hundreds of years to colonial times, religion acted as the absolute driving force that convinced colonists that America was the new haven they had been looking for. It also contributed long lasting moral, social, and political impacts seen in countless movements reflecting the christian ideals of truth, life without sin, and altruism, or good