Vocabulary

Over 1000 British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary videos presented by Deaf BSL users who are practising Christians. The presenting team includes professional translators and interpreters, church leaders, and tutors.

Dewfall

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Dewfall. A covering of dew; the time of day (morning or evening) when dew starts to form. In Roman Catholic belief and Eucharistic liturgy, it is used as a symbol of God’s blessing by means of the Holy Spirit bringing about transubstantiation of the bread and wine.

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Mystery – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Mystery. A Roman Catholic sign for Mystery. Something not understood or beyond understanding; a religious truth that can only be know by revelation.

Biblical references include: Daniel 2:18, Romans 11:25, Romans 16:25, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 3:3-9, Colossians 1:27, Revelation 10:7

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Fasting – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

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

Roman Catholic sign

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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St George – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of St George. A Roman Catholic sign for St George. Fourth century Turkish Christian, martyred for refusing to deny his faith; patron saint of England; an eleventh century legend holds that he killed a dragon that was terrorising a town.

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Mary (Mother of Jesus) – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Mary, Mother of Jesus. A Roman Catholic sign for Mary, Mother of Jesus.

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