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Worksheets8 C14 Eucharistic Signs and Symbols
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 8mins
The Sign of the Cross is
One of the most recognisable Catholic actions.
Signifies the beginning and the end of the Eucharistic celebration.
It recalls two of the most important Christian teachings.
Recalls Mary the Mother of God
The Sign of the Cross is
The naming of the Trinity the great Mystery at the heart of the Christian faith.
“in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”.
It recalls five of the most important Christian teachings.
A symbol both of the suffering of Jesus, and of his Resurrection.
Before the reading of the gospel we trace the Sign of the Cross on our forehead, lips and heart to signify our hope that the Word of God may transform what we think, say and feel.
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Before the reading of the first reading we trace the Sign of the Cross on our forehead, lips and heart to signify our hope that the Word of God may transform what we think, say and feel.
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Before the reading of the Gospel we trace the Sign of the Cross on our forehead, lips and heart to signify
our hope that God may transform our actions.
our hope that the Word of God may transform what we think, say and feel.
the importance of the Trinity.
The priest makes the Sign of the Cross over the bread and wine as a blessing during the Eucharistic prayer.
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Genuflecting or bending the right knee is a sign of reverence.
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Catholics genuflect toward the tabernacle when entering and leaving a church because the tabernacle contains the Body and Blood of Christ.
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Catholics genuflect toward the cross when entering and leaving a church because Jesus died on the Cross.
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The priest genuflects during the celebration of the Eucharist:
after the elevation.
showing of the Host and the Chalice.
before he blesses the people at the end of Mass.
before he receives Communion.
Genuflection is a sign of profound respect.
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Bowing the Head or Body
is a sign of reverence.
During Mass to receive a blessing.
to listen to the Gospel
toward the altar as a sign of respect to this great sign of Christ.
Bowing is a sign of our humility towards God. .
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Bowing is a sign of our good actions to God.
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Standing is a common posture for prayer and worship.
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When we stand we show that what we are doing is important and worthy of our attention and respect.
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When we stand we show that we are humble before God.
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Standing implies action as if we are ready to respond.
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We always stand when the Gospel is read, to acknowledge the importance of Jesus’ words.
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We always stand when the Readings are read, to acknowledge the importance of Jesus’ words.
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Kneeling
can be traced back to the times of Jesus.
can be traced back to St Paul kneeling in prayer.
can be traced back to St Stephen.
can be traced back to Christ kneeling in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane
We kneel for the main part of the Eucharistic Prayer, the Consecration, when the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ to show our reverence and respect for the real presence of God.
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We kneel for the main part of the Eucharistic Prayer, the Consecration, when the bread and water are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ to show our reverence and respect for the real presence of God.
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Striking the breast may be performed during the penitential rite as an expression of sorrow for sins.
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In Luke’s gospel we read about the tax collector who beats his breast as a sign of sorrow and repentance.
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In Luke’s gospel we read about the Pharisee who beats his breast as a sign of sorrow and repentance.
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Before Communion, Catholics exchange a Sign of Peace.
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Before Communion, Catholics exchange gifts as a Sign of Peace.
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The Sign of Peace:
symbolises the unity of the Body of Christ.
after Communion is a symbol of the friendship and community that God offers to those who share the one Bread and one Cup.
before Communion is a symbol of the friendship and community that God offers to those who share the one Bread and one Cup.
is a short greeting, “Peace be with you”,
“Peace be with you”
is the Sign of Peace at Mass
These are the words that Jesus used to greet his disciples after his Resurrection.
These are the words that signify the peace that comes from being a follower and friend of the risen Lord.
is a short saying used by Abraham.
The Book of the Gospels is carried in procession and held up for all to see. These actions signify its importance.
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The Book of the Gospels is a symbol of Christ present in his proclaimed word.
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The Book of the Gospels is a symbol of the Body of Christ.
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Altar servers stand around the priest reading the Gospel holding candles to signify the light that comes from the word of God.
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Altar servers stand around the priest reading the Gospel holding candles to signify the light that comes from the candle.
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During various celebrations incense is burnt in a thurible, a vessel hung from chains.
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incense is
burnt in a thurible, a vessel hung from chains.
made from precious resin taken from trees and has a strong fragrance.
Burnt as an ancient sign of prayer, offering sacrifice and of honouring people, places and things
only used by the Pope
The priest presides over Eucharistic celebrations. The chair he sits on is a symbol of this. The chair is placed on the sanctuary facing the congregation.
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The history of the presider’s chair is linked to the early Christian tradition of the bishop’s chair or cathedra, from which the bishop teaches the faith community.
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The history of the presider’s chair is linked to the early Roman tradition of the Emperor's chair or cathedra, from which the bishop teaches the faith community.
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Hands Extended in Prayer
The priest extends his hands in prayer
Raising the arms in prayer is an ancient practice.
This action is symbolic of calling on the Holy Spirit to renew the faithful.
Shows that we are humble before God.
The Laying on of Hands
is symbolic of the calling of the Holy Spirit over a sacrificial offering.
is symbolic of praying to the Father.
is when the priest places his hands above or on an object or person.
is an action that is common to all sacraments.
Elevating the Host and the Chalice
is symbolic of the calling of the Holy Spirit over a sacrificial offering.
The elevations became a prominent part of the Eucharistic prayer in the Middle Ages so the laity could see the consecrated Host and Chalice and so acknowledge the real presence of Christ.
after consecrating the wine, the priest elevates the Chalice.
occurs at the preparation of gifts or offertory while the priest says “Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation”.
At the conclusion of the Eucharistic prayer the priest raises the chalice and the paten as a sign of offering the Body and Blood of Christ to God the Father.
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After Communion the priest shows the broken Host and the Chalice to the congregation once again. This is an invitation to receive the Body and Blood of Christ; “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.”
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One of the earliest terms for what we now call the Eucharistic celebration was the breaking of the bread.
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The dismissal
The final blessing is given with the Sign of the Cross.
is a prominent part of the Eucharistic prayer.
expresses a commissioning or empowering of the people of God to go out and spread the good news of the gospel and live as Christians in the world.
This final dismissal is also the origin of the Mass.
