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Religion (Part 1)
A Closer Look At Some Catholic Symbols
Question | Answer |
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What significance do symbols have in our everyday lives? | A symbols carries a special meaning for a person or community. For example a ring represents the love between 2 people. |
How might examining symbols help build our understanding of the Catholic faith? | You understand the true meaning behind the symbol, which means you learn more about your faith. |
What is a sign? | A notice or object that points the way and gives names. |
What is a rite? | A way an event is celebrated by a community. |
What is a ritual? | An action that is a regular part of a person's life and that has a regular place and meaning. |
What is a symbol? | An object or action that has a special meaning. |
Give an example of a sign. | Stop sign. |
Give an example of a rite. | Initiation ceremony. |
Give an example of a ritual. | Blessing Holy Water. |
Give an example of a symbol. | Crucifix. |
What does a crucifix symbolise? | The sacrifice that Jesus offered by dieing on the cross for us. |
What does a cross symbolise? | The death and resurrection of Christ. |
What does the Sacred Heart symbolise? | The love of Jesus for all humanity. |
What does Alpha and Omega represent? | Christ refers to himself as Alpha and Omega which means the first and last. |
What does a fish symbolise? | The fish symbolises Christ. |
What does a lamb symbolise and describe what it looks like. | It represents innocence, purity, sacrifice and Christ since he was the lamb of God. It looks like a lamb that is sometimes holding a cross. |
What does a dove symbolise and describe what it looks like. | A dove symbolises the holy spirit. If it is carrying a leaf, it symbolises peace. It looks like a dove with sometimes a halo or a leaf. |