Roman Catholic signs

Confirmation – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Confirmation. A Roman Catholic sign for Confirmation. One of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church, along with baptism and the Eucharist, which confers the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthens the union with God and the Church.

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Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Eucharist Service / Mass. A Roman Catholic sign for Eucharist Service / Mass. The most significant service in the Roman Catholic Church, consisting of the Eucharist (similar to Holy Communion in other denominations) which commemorates Christ’s life, ministry and sacrifice on the cross; and the liturgy of the Word, in which Scripture is read and there is a public profession of faith.

Biblical references include: Luke 22:14, John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:23

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Fasting – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Fasting. A Roman Catholic sign for Fasting. To abstain from food for a period of time. A form of penance, abstaining from food and drink, in order to spend time in personal prayer and meditation to deepen the relationship with God. Biblically, it is almost always used in the phrase ‘prayer and fasting’, which emphasises the purpose of reducing bodily and domestic distractions and concentrating on prayer and Bible Study.

Biblical references include: Nehemiah 9:1Esther 4:3Isaiah 58:1-6Matthew 4:2Matthew 6:16Mark 2:14

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Fatima (- miracle at; Our Lady of) – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Fatima. A Roman Catholic sign for Fatima. Village near Lisbon, Portugal, where three children reported seeing a vision of Mary in 1917.

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Feast – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Feast. A Roman Catholic sign for Feast. A recurring religious festival, remembering or honouring a person or event.

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Glorify – RCS

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Glorify. A Roman Catholic sign for Glorify. The recognition and praise of someone’s excellence. To extol and make glorious by bestowing honour and praise.

Biblical references include: Psalm 22:23, Psalm 86:12, Luke 2:20, Luke 5:25, John 12:28, John 17:1, Romans 15:6

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