A prescribed ceremony is an event or activity that has been predetermined and is usually performed in a specific way. The two words that can be used to describe this type of ceremony are 'RITE' and 'RITUAL'. A RITE is a formal act or set of actions that is performed in a particular way, while a RITUAL is a series of activities that are done in a certain order and with specific meaning. Both terms refer to a prescribed ceremony that is performed in a certain way.