The Seven Sacraments Baptism: The water drops dispersed by the shells represent the cleansing waters of baptism. The shell has long About the Symbols alluded to baptism, as a vessel to pour Sacraments of Initiation Shown Here The water over a person’s head at Baptism. In these sacraments, we meet Christ in stained-glass images The shell also symbolizes a pilgrimage. profound ways and are initiated into the of the sacraments are Finally, in the center is an eight-sided Christian life. the artistry of Carl G. baptismal font. In the Bible the number Fougerousse of Red eight denotes a new creation or new BAPTISM offers forgiveness of original Fern Fine Arts Studio order. It also is symbolic of resurrection sin and gives graces to begin a new life (RedFernFineArtStudio. and regeneration. with Christ and the . It is the first com). They were made sacrament. for St. Andrew’s Catholic : Central is the host and CONFIRMATION strengthens and Mission in Reidsville, , representative of the Body and deepens life in Christ and equips Georgia. . The wheat symbolizes Christians with graces and gifts of the the grain for the bread of the host. The Holy Spirit to be witnesses for Christ. grapes symbolize the fruit that becomes EUCHARIST is supernatural the wine used in the chalice. The “IHS” nourishment in receiving the Body on the chalice is the abbreviation of the and Blood of Christ, to strengthen the name of Jesus in Greek. It is also an Christian to follow Christ more closely. acronym for the Latin phrase: Iesus Hominum Salvator, or “Jesus Savior of Mankind.”

Confirmation: The dove represents Holy Orders: Central is the symbol the coming of the Holy Spirit. Note the of the Eucharist which is consecrated tongues of fire, also reminiscent of the through the ministry of the . The coming of the Spirit at Pentecost. The Bible symbolizes the gifts of the priest’s three sections of golden rays suggest preaching and teaching. Also note the the Holy Trinity’s power and presence. worn during priestly ministry, especially for hearing confessions, anointings, blessings, and other duties. Finally, the letters of P, F, and S are symbols for Latin words of blessing found in the Holy Trinity: P = Pater, or “Father”, F = Filius, or “Son”, and S = Sacraments of Healing Sacraments at the Spiritus , or “Holy Spirit.” PENANCE/RECONCILIATION & Service of are sacraments through which Christians MATRIMONY & HOLY ORDERS experience God’s mercy and are sometimes called sacraments forgiveness of sins, as well as graces of vocation. They call Christians to to help heal persons who may be dedicate their lives both in communion suffering physically and/or spiritually. with God and by loving service to others in specific ways.

Anointing of the Sick: Olive branches symbolize the common use of olive oil for the Oil of the Sick. The hour glass nearly run out symbolizes the end of life. Traditionally, this anointing is given near death, along with Viaticum, or final holy Penance/ Communion. But it is Reconciliation: also administered Prominent are the to the very sick in symbols of the “keys mind or body, or Matrimony: This is the only of the kingdom” that to persons infirm sacrament whereby the Jesus gave to Peter or elderly. It is ministers of the sacrament and the Apostles to both a healing and are the couple themselves, “bind” and “loose” (See strengthening by symbolized by the joining of Matthew 16:19). This is Christ for what is to the hands. Also present is power to forgive sins and come. Regarding the the witness of the Church’s offer absolution. The image wings, recall the “healing minister, as shown by the of the sun’s rays shining from wings” noted in Malachi 3:20. stole, and God who blessed above symbolizes Jesus — the Sun The grace of peace is symbolized by the union, as represented by of Justice — as found in Malachi 3:20: “the the oil jar’s words spelling the Latin: vobis, the rays coming from heaven. sun of justice will arise with healing in its wings.” or “Peace be with you.”

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