8 Symbols of the Catholic Church

The crucifix is a Cross with the figure of the body of Jesus attached to it.

• True

• False

A crucifix often has the letters INRI written across the top. These letters are short for a Latin phrase, which translates as “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”.

• True

• False

A crucifix often has the letters IRNI written across the top. These letters are short for a Latin phrase, which translates as “Jesus of Nazareth, help us to grow in faith, wisdom and knowledge”.

• True

• False

A crucifix often has the letters INRI written across the top. These letters are short for a Latin phrase, which translates as “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”. These are the words which Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, ordered to be written over the Cross on which Christ was crucified.

• True

• False

A crucifix is a symbol of the sacrifice that Jesus offered by dying on the Cross for us.

• True

• False

What is the most famous and widespread Christian symbol?

• The Crucifix

• The Dove

• The Cross

• IHS

In Roman times the Cross was seen as an instrument of torture and public humiliation.

• True

• False

In Roman times criminals were put to death on crosses.

• False

• True

• Maybe

For Christians the Cross became a symbol not only of Jesus’ death but also of his ---------.

• miraculous power

• football ability

• resurrection

• glorification

The Sacred Heart is a symbol of the love of Jesus for all of humanity.

• True

• False