| A | B |
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| ambo | Symbolizes the word of God breaking into the community |
| altar | Symbolizes God breaking into the midst of his community through Christ’s real presence in the bread and the wine of the Eucharist |
| tabernacle | This special piece liturgical furniture which stores consecrated hosts from the liturgy |
| Baptismal Font | Symbolizes a person’s initiation into the Body of Christ |
| Reconciliation Room | Symbolizes God’s deep mercy and forgiveness for each of us |
| Grace | God's self-gift of love poured out to us |
| Cultural Symbol | A symbol whose meaning depends on a specific situation or group |
| Presidors's Chair | Symbolizes the authority of the priest gathering the Body of Christ together in the role of Christ the Head |
| Sacrifice | comes from latin words that mean to do the holy |
| Symballien | to throw together |
| symbols | observable, tangible realities that represent things without material or physical form |
| literal thinking | sees things at face value |
| symbolic thinking | sees things in relationship with one another |
| ritual | requires actions and has at least eight various characteristics |
| routine | a practical repeated action that has no symbolism or deeper meaning |
| Seven Sacraments | the most important symbols of the Catholic Church |
