Content and Rituals of Services and Ceremonies

Anoint (sacrament) – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

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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Benediction

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Benediction. A prayer for blessing, especially at the end of a church service.

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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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Bless – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Bless. A Roman Catholic sign for Bless. A declaration of God’s love for those present, made by a priest; a prayer for the sanctification of objects – such as water at baptism, bread and wine at Holy Communion or oil when praying for the sick.

Biblical references include: Genesis 27:4, Numbers 6:23, Romans 12:14, 1 Corinthians 10:16

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Catechism – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Catechism. A Roman Catholic sign for Catechism. A summary of religious doctrine in the form of questions and answers.

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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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