Signs and Symbols Formative Flashcards

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Sign

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A sign can be anything that represents something else. For example, smoke is known to be a sign of fire.

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Symbol

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A symbol is a representation of a deeper reality with several layers of meaning.

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Multivalent

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To have a variety of open ended and diverse meanings that can shift and change.

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Rituals

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Any repeated action or method that are used in order to give meaning, method or access to a particular symbol.

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Dialectic

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Requires interpretation and consideration from the person viewing and experiencing them.

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List two differences between signs and symbols

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  • Signs have a very direct meaning
  • Symbols have a deeper meaning
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Three headings of sacraments

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  • Initiation
  • Healing
  • Service
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Sacrament

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Special types of symbols and rituals that allow us to experience God in our lives.

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Sacrament

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Special types of symbols and rituals that allow us to experience God in our lives.

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List two similarities between signs and symbols

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  • They are both visual representations
  • They both provide information
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Sacraments of initiation

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  • Baptism
  • Eucharist
  • Confirmation
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Sacraments of healing

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  • Reconciliation
  • Anointing of the sick
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Sacraments of service

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  • Holy orders
  • Marriage
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List all 7 sacraments

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  • Baptism
  • Eucharist
  • Confirmation
  • Reconciliation
  • Anointing of the sick
  • Holy orders
  • Marriage
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Parts of the mass

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Introductory rites
The liturgy of the word
The liturgy of the eucharist
concluding rites

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Introductory rites

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The priest comes in and everyone does the sign of the cross.
He greets everyone in the congregation. Then people confess their sins together and ask the Lord for mercy. After that, they sing the hymn Gloria and the priest says a prayer called the collect.

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The liturgy of the word

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  • parts of bible are read
  • first reading
  • second reading
  • homily
  • apostles creed
  • intercessory prayers on behalf of another person
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The liturgy of the eucharist

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  • Bread and wine is offered
  • The priest consecrates them
  • sign of peace
  • bread and wine are eaten
  • prayer to give thanks to God
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Concluding rites

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There may be announcements about important things going on in the parish during this time.
The priest blesses everyone.