There are specific signs used by Deaf Roman Catholics which differ from those used by other Christian denominations. Peter McDonough, known to many for his work with the BSL Bible Translation Project, has shared some of his wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills with us creating this category on Christian BSL specifically for Roman Catholic signs. Peter sits on the council of the Catholic Deaf Association, and is the Community Officer and Pastoral Worker at St Joseph’s Mission to Deaf People in Manchester.
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Venerate. A Roman Catholic sign for Venerate. To revere, to deeply respect. In the Roman Catholic Church, the word is often used with regard to honouring saints.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Virgin (in reference to Mary). A Roman Catholic sign for Virgin (in reference to Mary). The Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, who was conceived miraculously by the Holy Spirit and no earthly father.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Wine (liturgical). Roman Catholic sign for the wine taken by the priest at the Eucharist and believed by Catholics to have literally become the Blood of Christ through the intervention of the Holy Spirit.
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Biblical references include: Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25