Q1 2022 Update

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Now an article of faith of the Roman Catholic church, and echoing a belief dating from about the fifth or sixth century, that Mary, ‘ever virgin’, was taken body and soul into heaven; that is, Mary is believed to be already in heaven, where all Christians will be after the resurrection on judgment day.

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  1. Virgin (in reference to Mary) – RCS
  2. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  3. Immaculate Conception
  4. Mary (Mother of Jesus)
  5. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  6. Blessed – RCS

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Baptism / Baptize / Baptise / Baptised – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Baptism / Baptize / Baptise / Baptised. The Roman Catholic sign for the ceremony of marking someone with water on the head, to show they have made a full commitment to Jesus Christ.

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Baptism / Baptize / Baptise / Baptised (Full Immersion)
  3. Baptism / Baptize / Baptise / Baptised
  4. Baptism / Baptize / Baptise / Baptised / Christening (Infant)
  5. Archbishop
  6. Anoint (sacrament) – RCS

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Begotten (not made) (specifically Jesus)

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Begotten (not made) (specifically Jesus). A term that affirms the divinity of Christ, in that he was not made human but took on human form.

See also: Beget / Begat

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  1. Beget / Begat
  2. Jesus / Christ / Jesus Christ
  3. Price (the price Jesus paid)
  4. Nativity / Birth of Jesus
  5. Anthropomorphism
  6. Christ (-Jesus) – RCS

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Benediction – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Benediction. A Roman Catholic sign for Benediction. A blessing declared at the end of a service of worship. A specific religious service in the Roman Catholic Church, in which the congregation is blessed after a period spent in adoration of the host (or sacrament at the Eucharist).

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Benediction
  3. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS
  4. Sister (Nun) – RCS
  5. Anoint (sacrament) – RCS
  6. Archbishop

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Bible

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Bible. The Holy Book of the Christian faith.

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Chapter (Bible)
  3. Anointing / Anoint (with oil)
  4. Word (Bible)
  5. Holy – RCS
  6. Eternal / Everlasting / Forever

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Bishop – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Bishop. This is the Roman Catholic sign for Bishop. In the Roman Catholic church a Bishop is the spiritual leader of a geographical area known as a diocese.

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  1. Archbishop
  2. Consecrate / Consecration
  3. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  4. Episcopal
  5. Crook (Hooked staff)
  6. Suffragan Bishop

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