Rite
Part of speech: noun
Definition: religious custom
Example sentence: You see the guys in the Ribera jackets and it's really a rite of passage to be able to work in Japan, come over here and perform for the fans here, and then come over to Ribera Steakhouse and get that jacket.
Ritual
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: rite; a repeated set of actions
Example sentence: I like the ritual, the liturgy of a well-crafted, emotional fashion show. I will never be jaded with this side of fashion. The catwalk is pure anthropology, something like an esoteric encrypted parade. It can totally be replaced but it will be missed.