Roman Catholic signs

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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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Anointing / Anoint (with oil)
  3. Anglican and The Anglican Communion
  4. Benediction – RCS
  5. Archbishop
  6. Bishop – RCS

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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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Funeral
  3. Ministry
  4. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS
  5. Creed
  6. Whale

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. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Immaculate Conception
  3. Mary (Mother of Jesus)
  4. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  5. Virgin (Mary)
  6. Benediction – RCS

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. Bless (Bless the Lord)
  4. Consecrate / Consecration
  5. Archbishop
  6. Anoint (sacrament) – RCS

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. Episcopal
  4. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  5. Bishop
  6. Crook (Hooked staff)

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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  1. Bless (Bless the Lord)
  2. Funeral
  3. Bless (Confer goodness)
  4. Ministry
  5. Blessing (-A prayer of)
  6. Whale