Roman Catholic signs

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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Apostles – RCS

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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 Barnabus.

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – RCS

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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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Benediction – RCS

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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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Bishop – RCS

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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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Cardinal – RCS

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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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