Mission Presentation

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Mission Presentation

• By
• Tesla Coyl and Nayeli Cordova
• In partnership with
• Mr. Steve Andes

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Missions
missions
missions
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• There are 21 missions

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missions
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map

• Here is a map of all 21 missions

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Introduction to the California Missions

• The missions were founded by the Spanish.
• The purpose of the missions were to civilize and
  Christianize the Native Americans.
• In 1833 the missions were secularized and mission
  lands went to the rancheros.
• 1848 marked the end of the mission era.

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The Fathers (Padres)

• Junipero Serra
• Pedro Cambron
• Angel Somera
• Francisco Palou
• Fermin Lasuen
• Estevan Tapis
• Vicente de Sarria
• Jose Altimira

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Father Junipero Serra (1713-1789)

• Father Serra was born in Mallorca, Spain on
  November 24, 1713.
• As an adult he was 5 feet 2 inches tall.
• He received a doctorate of philosophy from
  University of Luliana.
• He took his religious vows in 1730.
• He spent 17 years in missionary work.
• Founded nine missions.
• He was the Presidente of the chain of missions.
• Father Serra had asthma and a chronic sore on his
  leg.
• He died at age 70 on August 28, 1784.
• He was buried in San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo.

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Missions

• 21 missions

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First Mission

• The first mission is San Diego de Alcala. It was
  founded on July 16, 1769 by Father Junipero Serra.

San Diego de Alcala!
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Second Mission

• The second mission was San Carlos Borromeo de
  Carmelo. It was founded on June 3, 1770 by
  Father Junipero Serra.

San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
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Third Mission

• Its name is San Antonio de Padua, and it was
  founded on July 14th, 1771 by Father Junipero
  Serra.

San Antonio de Padua !!!
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Fourth Mission

• San Gabriel Arcangel
• September 8, 1771
• Founded by Father Pedro Cambon and Angel Somera.
• This mission, although one of the most
  prosperous, was also one of the most difficult
  missions for the padres assigned there.

San Gabriel Arcangel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!
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Fifth Mission

• The fifth mission is called San Luis Obispo de
  Tolosa. It was founded on September 1st 1772 by
  Father Junipero Serra.

San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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Sixth Mission

• Mission San Francisco de Asis was founded on June
  26, 1776 by Father Francisco Palou.

San Francisco de Asis !
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Seventh Mission

• San Juan Capistrano was founded on November 1,
  1776 by Father Junipero Serra.

San Juan Capistrano
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Eighth Mission

• Santa Clara de Asis was founded on
• January 12, 1777 by Father Junipero Serra.

Santa Clara
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Ninth Mission

• San Buenaventura was founded on March 31, 1782 By
  Father Junipero Serra.

San Buenaventura
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Tenth Mission

• Santa Barbara was founded on December 4, 1786 By
  Father Fermin Lasuen.

Santa Barbara
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Eleventh Mission

• La Purisma Concepcion was founded on December 8,
  1787 by Father Fermin Lasuen.

La Purisma Concepcion
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Twelfth Mission

• Mission Santa Cruz was founded on August 28, 1791
  by Father Fermin Lasuen.

Santa Cruz
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Thirteenth Mission

• Nuestra Senora de la Soledad was founded on
  October 9, 1791 by Father Fermin Lasuen.

Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
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Fourteenth Mission

• Mission San Jose was founded on July 11, 1797 By
  Father Fermin Lasuen.

San Jose
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Fifteenth Mission

• San Juan Bautista was founded on June 24th, 1797
  by Father Fermin Lasuen.

San Juan Bautista
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Sixteenth Mission

• San Miguel Arcangel was founded on July 25, 1797
  by Father Fermin Lasuen.

San Miguel Arcangel
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Seventeenth Mission

• San Fernando Rey de Espana was founded on
  September 8th 1797, by Father Fermin Lasuen.

San Fernando Rey de Espana
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Eighteenth Mission

• San Luis Rey de Francia was founded on June 13,
  1798 by Father Fermin Lasuen.

San Luis Rey de Francia
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Nineteenth Mission

• Santa Ines was founded on September 17, 1804 by
  Father Estevan Tapis.

Santa Ines
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Twentieth Mission

• San Rafael Arcangel was founded on December 14th
  1917 by Father Vicente de Sarria.

San Rafael Arcangel
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Twenty-First

• San Francisco Solano was founded on July 4th 1823
  by Father Jose Altimira.

San Francisco Solanno
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The Missions Today

• Most missions are still used today as Catholic
  churches.
• Few original mission buildings are intact today.
• Seven missions are national historic landmarks.
• Two are run by the state of California.
• Mission architecture is popular today.
• Because most missions are governed by the
  Catholic churches, State money cant be used to
  restore them.
• The missions continue to be popular tourist
  places, especially for fourth grade classes.

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The End
The End