Q1 2022 Update

Cardinal – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Cardinal. A Roman Catholic sign for Cardinal. A bishop or archbishop selected by the Pope to support him in his work. When required, the group (or ‘college’) of cardinals is responsible for selecting a new Pope.

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Cathedral

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Cathedral. A church containing the cathedra of a bishop (the bishop’s raised throne), the central church of a diocese or episcopate.

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Celebrate

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Celebrate. The marking of festivals such as Easter or certain events such as a baptism with a service of thanks. Christians celebrate when they take Communion and some churches hold separate praise and worship services that are specifically dedicated to celebration, the principal minister at a Communion service is known as the celebrant.

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Church (Family)

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Church (Family). The collective noun for Christians meeting to worship and work together according to God’s will.

See also: Church (Building)

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Coffin

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Coffin. The kite-shaped box (tapered at the head and foot, wide at the shoulders, and often have six sides) in which the deceased person’s body is conveyed to a funeral service and in which it is buried or cremated.

Coffins are often made of MDF or chipboard and laminated with a veneers in an oak, mahogany, or elm style. However, coffins can also be made of cardboard, bamboo, willow, or banana leaf.

A rectangular box for the same purpose is known as a casket (usually with a lid which can be half open during the funeral service or wake).

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Command

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Command. To direct with authority, compel or control. The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, is a set of principles that was given by God to Moses and which sets out how human beings are to behave towards God and towards one another.

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