Police suspect that the crime was a gang 'initiation rite'. [=an act that someone must do in order to officially join a gang]
Incense is often burned in their religious 'rites'.
For many, going to college is a 'rite of passage'.
(..) I leave you alone for two minutes, and the wolves descend. - I can't believe you're making me do this. - Just smile. You are really trying to kill me. The prom is an important rite of passage. I didn't want you to miss anything. Bella, hey! Do you want to go? All right, slowing it down. Shall we? (..)2008 Twilight