Services
Workshops & Courses
Religious and cultural instruction is offered for members of the clergy and lay-persons. Certificates of attendance are issued on most courses.
Child Naming Ceremony
We have restored this important ceremony for newborns. Get the sacred guidance of orisha on your child's destiny in life.
Counseling
Religious Counseling: Appointments for consultation are scheduled weekly for Miami. Referral is available for other cities. Visit these pages for more information: Spiritual Intrusion: Genetics: Selecting A Priest:
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.
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. Assistance or referral are available in various cities. Visit this page for more information on 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
Marriages In our commitment to restore customs & traditions we offer a complete marriage service in several cities. Visit the Wedding page for more information.
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 times and dates are announced periodically.
Priesthood Members
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 our dedicated CLBA Membership page for information & registration.
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.