Unit 2: Signs, Symbols & Rituals Flashcards

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Define Signs

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Objects or gestures that express one specific message or meaning.

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2
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What are objects or gestures that express one specific message or meaning?

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Signs

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3
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Define Symbol

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An object, which stands for or represents something else. Meaning, values and beliefs of a culture are represented in symbols.

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4
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What is an object, which stands for or represents something else?

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Symbol

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5
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Define Ritual

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An act that is done over and over in a specific way. A routine faithfully followed. Rituals are normally held for special and significant events.

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6
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What is an act done over and over in a specific way?

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Ritual

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7
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What are the seven Christian symbols?

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Cross, fish, dove, rainbow, butterfly, lamb and olive branch.

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8
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What is the significance of the cross?

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Victory, Christ won through his suffering.

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9
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What Christian symbol represents victory because Christ won through his suffering?

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Cross

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10
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What is the significance of the fish?

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Symbolizes safety from people opposed to Christianity in the past.

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11
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What Christian symbol represents safety from people opposed to Christianity in the past?

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Fish

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What is the significance of the dove?

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Christ’s baptism, peace and Pentecost.

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13
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What Christian symbol represents Christ’s baptism, peace and Pentecost

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Dove

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14
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What is the significance of the Rainbow?

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Symbolizes the 7 sacraments.

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15
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What Christian symbol represents the 7 sacraments?

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Rainbow

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16
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What is the significance of the butterfly?

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Resurrection and Christ.

17
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What Christian symbol represents resurrection and Christ?

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Butterfly

18
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What is the significance of the lamb?

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Symbol of Christ as the Paschal Lamb.

19
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What Christian symbol represents Christ as the Paschal _________?

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Lamb

20
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What is the significance of the olive branch?

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Symbolizes peace and patience.

21
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What Christian symbol represents peace and patience?

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Olive Branch