Q&A

Frequent questions and answers

1) How can I visit Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família?
To visit our temple, you must register in advance through a Google Forms link. The form opens every Monday at 8:00 PM and remains available until all spots for the week are filled. Public service ceremonies (giras) take place on Fridays and, occasionally, on Saturdays.
On Thursday morning, you will receive a confirmation email with all the necessary information for your visit related to the Friday ceremony.
To schedule your visit, please click this link: Scheduling Link.

2) May I bring a guest with me?
No. Each person must complete their own individual registration form. The scheduling link can be found on the Contact tab.
We are unable to receive anyone who has not been previously confirmed by email.

3) Do you perform animal sacrifices?
No. Traditional Umbanda does not practice or believe in the need for animal sacrifice. Our temple does not perform this type of ritual.

4) What is Umbanda? What type of Umbanda do you practice?
Umbanda is the manifestation of the spirit in service of charity. It is a spiritualist, ritual-based religion of Afro-Brazilian origin.
Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família practices Traditional Umbanda, following the teachings left by Zélio Fernandino de Moraes.

5) How are the spiritual consultations conducted at Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família?
Consultations are conducted individually. Each visitor is assisted by a medium who is incorporated with the spiritual guide responsible for that day’s service. During the consultation, a cambone (assistant medium) remains beside the guide to assist and to provide clarification after the consultation, when needed. All consultations are confidential, and no information is shared with third parties.

6) I am an Umbanda practitioner but have been away from the religion for some time. How can I join Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família?
This is a very common question. We recommend that those interested in joining our spiritual house attend the ceremonies regularly for several months, participating in the works offered and becoming familiar with the house. Anyone invited to join the mediumistic group must first receive authorization from the head spiritual mentor of the house, Exu Sete Encruzilhadas. For further information and guidance, please speak with Roberta, the Mother of the house.

7) Do you charge for scheduling or consultations?
No. Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família does not charge for scheduling or for consultations.
As a recognized religious non-governmental organization in the country, we accept voluntary donations.
Our house is maintained by its mediums and by donations from visitors. To learn how to contribute, please visit: Donations.

8) Who are the guiding spirits of Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família?
The spiritual mentors responsible for the house are Exu Sete Encruzilhadas and Caboclo Sete Flechas, incorporated by the house’s priest, Pai Charleston Andreati.

9) What spiritual lines provide public service at Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família?
Public consultations are provided through the following spiritual lines: Exus, Pombas Giras, Caboclos, Healing Doctors, Pretos Velhos (Old Black Spirits), Zé Pelintra and Malandros, Erês (Children Spirits), Boiadeiros, Baianos, Sailors, and Gypsies.

10) Do you offer remote services, online consultations, or app-based sessions?
No. Umbanda requires the physical presence of the individual at the ceremonies, as spiritual guidance is given in a direct, personal, and individual manner.

11) Do you offer remote mediumship development?
No. Mediumship development at Tenda de Umbanda Sagrada Família is conducted exclusively in person, with regular weekly participation in the ceremonies.