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”.

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”.

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.

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

What is the most famous and widespread Christian symbol?

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

In Roman times criminals were put to death on crosses.

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

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

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

When depicted as the Sacred Heart it is shown as ..........

The Sacred Heart shows the depth of Jesus’ _______.

Who was prepared to suffer and die for all people?

These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.

These are the first and the second letters of the Greek alphabet.

In the Book of Revelation 22:13, Christ refers to himself as the Alpha and the Omega, that is, the first and the last.

Christ refers to himself as the Alpha and the Omega, that is, the first and the last.

Christ refers to himself as the Alpha and the Omega, that is, the first and the last. Christ is the beginning and the end of all creation.

The letters IHS is a shortened form of the Greek word for “Jesus”.

The letters IHS is a shortened form of the Greek word for “Christ”.

The letters X and P are often used as another symbol for “Christ”.

The letters X and P are often used as another symbol for ________.

The first two letters of Christ’s name in Greek are X and P. In the Greek alphabet X equals CH and P equals R.

The first two letters of Christ’s name in Greek are C and H. In the Greek alphabet X equals R and P equals CH.

One of the earliest Christian symbols was the fish. It was used by Christians to identify themselves, often in times of persecution.

One of the earliest Christian symbols was the fish. It was used by Romans to identify themselves while persecuting the Christians.

Christ as the Lamb of God is mentioned in John 1:35–36 and Revelation 5:6–14.

Christ as the Lamb of God is mentioned in Matthew 1:35–36 and Revelation 5:6–14.

The whiteness of the lamb symbolises .......

Lambs are often associated with sacrifice in the Old Testament. Christ, the sacrificial lamb, died for the sins of humanity.

Lambs are often associated with

The lamb is sometimes portrayed with a flag, symbolic of .......

The fleur de lis is a symbolic representation of a lily.

The whiteness and beauty of the lily is symbolic of the purity of Mary immaculate.

The whiteness and beauty of the lily is symbolic of the purity of Jesus.

The lily is often used to decorate shrines, chapels or grottos dedicated to ..........

This is a symbol for

The crossed keys are a symbol of the Pope’s authority.

The crossed keys are a symbol of the Pope’s authority. This is because Christ said to St Peter that he would give him the keys of the kingdom (Matthew 16:19).

The crossed keys are a symbol of the Jesus’ .

This is the symbol of the ........

When Christ was baptised by John the Baptist a dove descended on him (Matthew 3:16 and Mark 1:10).

When John the Baptist was baptised by Christ a dove descended on him (Matthew 3:16 and Mark 1:10).

Sometimes the dove is depicted with an olive branch in its mouth. This is symbolic of peace.

Sometimes the dove is depicted with an olive branch in its mouth. This is symbolic of peanuts.