Q1 2022 Update

Adore / Adoration

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Adore / Adoration. Worship of God that focuses on contemplation of the qualities of God; ‘resting’ in the presence of God.

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Almighty

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Almighty. All-powerful; very extreme.

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Amen

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of amen. A solemn expression of agreement, commonly said at the end of a prayer.

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Anoint (sacrament) – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Anoint (sacrament). A Roman Catholic sign for the Anointing of the Sick is one of the sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church. In the Anglican Church it is not believed to be of such significance as a sacrament, since it was not both ordained and initiated by Jesus. Instead, it is regarded as a sacramental rite.

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Anointing / Anoint (with oil)

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Anointing / Anoint (with oil). Oil was smeared on the heads of guests by hosts as a sign of welcome and by officials to inaugurate rulers, priests and prophets. In the Bible, people, animals and objects were consecrated, ie set apart for holy purposes, by being anointed with holy oil (‘chrism’), that is by having oil poured or smeared on them. Spiritually, the word anointing is used to mean God’s giving the Holy Spirit to Christians. Through the power (‘anointing’) of the Holy Spirit, Christians are able to accomplish the work God calls them to do. In the Christian church, anointing with oil is used at baptism, confirmation and ordination, as well as sometimes being used with prayers for healing. In these signs the oil is poured, but it was also smeared or rubbed on.

Biblical references include: Exodus 29:7 and Leviticus 21:10 and Psalm 23:5 and Luke 7:46 and Hebrews 1:9 and James 5:14

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Apostles – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Apostles. A Roman Catholic sign for Apostles. Usually refers to ‘the Twelve’, ie Jesus’ disciples, though the term is sometimes used to include St Paul and Barnabas.

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