Year 10 Forms of Expression- Symbols

The symbol traditionally used for Mark the evangelist is

• Ox

• Man

• Lion

• Eagle

The symbol for Christ- the Alpha and Omega- has its origin in the book of:

• Genesis

• Revelation

• The Gospel of Matthew

• Hebrews

The Chi-Rho is recalls: Select the INCORRECT answer.

• Constantine's victory over Maxentius at Milvian Bridge

• The first two Greek letters for a title of Jesus

• The legalisation of Christianity

• The symbol Constantine was told to put on the shields of his army in order to have victory

The Greek word 'Ichthus' is an acronym for:

• Fishers of men

• Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews

• Christian disciples

• Jesus Christ Son of God Saviour

What Christian symbol is found above the sanctuary in a Catholic Church?

• Sanctuary lamp

• The Dove

• The Crucifix

• The Cross

Who is the "lamb of God"?

• Christ, our paschal sacrifice

• A good shepherd

• The lost lamb from the flock of 100

• A Christian martyr

Which Christian symbol would you often see on a chalice or engraved on to the door of a tabernacle?

• Chi Rho

• Alpha and Omega

• IHS

• Ichthus (fish)

What does is mean to say that Christ is the "Alpha and the Omega"?

• Christ is the first disciple and last disciple.

• Christ is the Almighty One.

• Christ is the beginning and the end of all creation.

• Christ is the new Adam.

At what liturgical event would the symbol the 'Alpha and Omega' be referred to?

• The sacrament of Baptism

• The lighting of the paschal candle at the Easter Vigil

• The renewal of Baptismal promises after Easter

• The veneration of the Cross on Good Friday

What does the symbol of the Sacred Heart represent?

• The victory of Jesus on the Cross

• The suffering and depth of love of Jesus given on the Cross.

• The blood of the new and everlasting covenant

• The heart of Mary