1. Children receiving the corn blessing should be between 52 days and 13 months in age, but can be considered if under 4 years old. Please contact Judith Garcia for additional requirements. (213) 481-8265
2. Each child should have designated padrinos or the child's own parents that will enter the ceremony with them at the appropriate time indicated.
3. All women will participate in the preparation of the corn bath and should plan to be ready when called into the circle. Bring AT LEAST 4 fresh corns to the ceremony with you.
4. Male padrinos or fathers will be asked at the appropriate time to present the child to the ceremony, usually requiring 4 laps around the ceremonial area with the child raised high in the air, so be prepared to run a bit.
5. REMEMBER - The Corn Blessing is not a religious act. It is a symbolic act recognizing the awareness of the parents and the community of the indigenous heritage of the child and their belief in its importance.
6. Please wear ALL WHITE to the ceremony.
1. Parents wishing for their children to take on an Aztec/Mexica name should contact Judith Garcia, Circle Head of Cuauhtemoc, to proceed . (213) 481-8265
2. The parents can research the name on their own or ask for assistance either before or during the ceremony.
3. The taking of name is relatively serious matter to be considered carefully. The parent must be commited to raise the child with an awareness of the meaning of their name as well as the history, culture, and tradition of the AZTEC/MEXICA people, or their own indigenous history.
