Culture Flashcards
Name 4 of the seven traits of culture
- Humans create culture
- Culture is public
- Culture arises from tradition
Crucifix
The crucifix is a cross with a figure of the body of Jesus attached to it. INRI Latin phrase for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jew
Fish
Fish symbols for Christ and Christianity. Ichthus is a acronym for Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour. The fish is also an emblem of those apostles who were fishermen and Christ’s promise to make them ‘fishers of men’
Crossed keys
crossed keys are a symbol of the
Papacy (the pope). This is because Christ said to St. Peter that he would give him the ‘keys of the kingdom.
Who was the first pope
St. Peter was the first Pope.
Lamb
The Lamb is a symbol of Christ. The
whiteness of the lamb symbolizes its purity.
Dove
Dove : symbol of the Holy Spirit.
Rainbow
Rainbow: Sign of the covenant with Noah. It’s seven colors recall the seven Sacraments.
Scallop shell
Scallop shell: symbols of Baptism. dish used by priests to pour water over the heads in baptism.
Palm
Palm: victory and joy. Palms are used for Palm Sunday.Later used for Ash Wednesday to symbolize mortality and penance.
Alpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega: The first and
last letters of the Greek alphabet, signifying the beginning and the end.
Chi Rho
Chi Rho: symbol is used to indicate
Christ since these letters are the first two letters of the word “Christ” in Greek.
Bread and Wine
Bread and Wine symbols of wheat and grapes are often used to designate the Eucharist.
___________ the first letter in the Greek alphabet – symbolizes Jesus being the beginning.
Alpha
Culture has to do with human ____________.
actions
