Mariz

CCR: growth of “comunidades de alianca e vida no Espirito Santo” in the late 1990s and 200s. Lay movement dedicated to charisms: worship, evangelism, spiritual healing and social work.¹

Communities divided between those who live in/as a community and those who maintain “normal” life and support the community.²

Although they have no formal record are striking because of the youth of their members.³ Especially those who live there, usually under 25.⁴ Fear such communities cause amongst many parents.⁵

Paradox as on the whole catholic youth, especially those attending universities, are usually the most secularised in Brazil.⁶

Claims that the level of sacrifice required to belong to the group strengthens the sense of group identity and offers a partial experience of death; likens to train suffers.⁷ Group solidarity also strengthened by sense of breaking with society.⁸

Role of music in Brazilian culture, recognised by religious groups.⁹

1CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 253.

2CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 253.

3CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 254.

4CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 256.

5CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 257.

6CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 258.

7CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 262–264.

8CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 265–267.

9CL Mariz, “Comunidades de vida no Espírito Santo: Juventude e Religião” Tempo Social 17:2, 253–273, 268.