Californias-Missions.org: A California Missions Resource Website

It is about 8 years ago. Our eldest daughter is designating a school to visit California delegation. California delegation was built by Catholics from the 1700s to the 19th century and is an important part of California's history. That's why we are very pleased to take our daughter to about 20 miles from our house. The mission is very cute. Beautiful scenery, old building, native flowers, meandering fountain. Then we entered the hall - just when my little daughter lost it. This space is filled with Jesus on the cross. All the walls from the floor to the ceiling are decorated with Jesus trees on the cross and sculptures of plaster: bloody, cuts and painful cries. Some people are very close to life, others are more impressive. But, everyone is showing a person suffering. My daughter did not understand its background; she did not know what Christianity is and did not mention the most famous killing in history. She just saw something objective: a huge torture room

Regardless of the perspective of the modern mission, one thing is obvious: the California Indians established their respective missions, but the California Indians lived, worked, and died. Clearly the life of the mission is often difficult. This disease often devastates the mission community. But even at such a tough time, California Indians can make the most of their lives. They got married, bore a child, conveyed the knowledge of tradition and culture and spent a very happy moment in no matter how short it was. Most importantly, they are people, not Indian mission.

California mission settlers can not predict the weather in California. Due to the earthquake and bad weather, the necessity of repairing the church, the church, and the house is constantly born. The mission experienced drought, hunger, and fire. Subsequent work involved providing a stable waterway. Sometimes used filter system

Junipero Serra, a priest evangelism system of California, was announced under the guidance of the Franciscan society. He was buried in Carmel evangelism. When the Mexican Parliament passed the California state seclusion secularization law on August 17, 1833, it is a mission attribute for Alta (our current California state) and Baja California (Mexico) for the mission attributes I requested the sale of ownership. Most missions are devastated, but those who are passionate about history and heritage are working hard to preserve these landmarks. 1 or 2 only