indigenous – adj. a word describing people who are the earliest known inhabitants of an area, in contrast to groups that have settled or colonized the area

blessing – n. a prayer asking for God's favor and protection

practice – n. something that is done often or regularly

gratitude – n. a feeling of appreciation or thanks

ritual – n. a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way

Mass – n. the central act of worship in the Roman Catholic Church

conquest – n. the act of taking control of a country, city or something else through the use of force

animated – adj. produced by the creation of a series of drawings and pictures that are shown quickly one after another

cosmos – n. the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system

friar – n. a member of a men's Roman Catholic group who studies or teaches about Christianity