1. Mission San Gabriel Arcángel
Michael Khvat
5/1/13
Mrs. Gil

2. Founding History
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel was founded by Father Junipero Serra on September 8th 1771
It is the 4th of the 21 missions
It is named after Gabriel, The Holy Prince of Archangels
The nickname of the mission is Pride of The Missions
Missionaries from San Gabriel guided the development Church of our Lady of the Angels at the pueblo de Los Angeles, founded in 1781.

3. Location Located nine miles away from down town Los Angeles
San Gabriel sat astride three prominent trails
It is located at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Junipéro Serra Avenue
The mission is found in the city of San Gabriel
Settlers, military expeditions, and travelers often stay at the mission

4. Design / Layout The mission was built by the Indians
Many parts of the mission were built of stone
In the mission era the prominent door in the side wall of the church opened directly to El Camino Real
The mission had many narrow pathways
The mission was also made of adobe -

5. Mission Life Missionary Life Native American Life
Got up at sunrise
Ate atolé at breakfast
Went to sleep when work was done
Children had even did work too
The men grew onions , corn, wheat, garlic, tomatoes , garlic, tomatoes, barley, lentils, chile, and melons.
Rang bells to signal what to do
They go to mass to pray
Joined the Spanish at age 16
Taught neophyte men how to raise cattle
Taught neophyte women new skills of weaving

6. Mission Life Today
The mission is very active and busy
Many people come there
This mission is a Roman Catholic Church

7. Take a Stand
The mission system started in 1769 and ended in The Spanish missionaries wanted to spread Christianity around California, so the Native Americans had to forget their culture .First , the Native Americans had to follow a strict schedule by waking up when the bells rang. They had to believe in Christianity otherwise the Native Americans were severely punished. Lastly , the Native Americans were infected with many deadly diseases.

8. Bibliography
McGinty, Alice B. Mission San Gabriel Arcángle. New York; Power Kids Press,2000
“I am Morning Dove”. California Studies Weekly. Second Quarter. Week12
“A ‘Sacred Expedition’ to California” California Studies Weekly. Second Quarter Week10
“ Mission Life”. Reflections : pgs.
“ California Missions Resource Center

9. Mission San Gabriel Arcángle