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Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Alpha and Omega. The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Jesus is the beginning and end of everything. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Jerusalem Cross. It represents the 5 wounds of Christ. It can also represent the four Gospels (four smaller crosses) and Christ himself (the larger cross). |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Chi Ro. It represents Christ because Chi (X) and Ro (P) are the first two letters of 'Christ' in Ancient Greek. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Trefoil. A symbol of the holy trinity. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Fleur de Lis. This is a symbol of Mary. It represents her purity. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Good Shepherd. Jesus protects, guides and nurtures his followers just as a shepherd looks after his flock. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | ICHTHUS. The letters in the word stand for 'Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour'. It has been used to represent the followers of Jesus. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | IHS. A symbol of Jesus Christ (from Latin). |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Sacred Heart. Symbol of God’s love revealed in the pierced heart of His Son Jesus. It is a symbol of the One who loved us to the end. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Crucifix. This symbolises the sacrifice that Jesus made by dying on the cross for us. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Crossed Keys. These represent the authority of the Pope. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Pentagram. Symbolises the 5 Wounds of Christ or the five Books of the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the Old Testament). |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Palm. The symbol of victory and of martyrs. Christ is often shown bearing the palm branch as a symbol of His triumph over sin and death. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | White garments. A symbol of purity and cleansing a person of sin. White is a symbol of baptism. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Oil. Anointing with oil means setting the person apart for a particular mission (continuing the work of Christ). |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Three Nails. It symbolises the The crucifixion. Three nails were used to nail Jesus to the cross. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Dove. A symbol of the holy spirit and also a symbol of peace. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Lamb. It is a symbol of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Just as lambs were sacrificed, Jesus gave his life for us. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Butterfly. It symbolises new life and resurrection. Just as a butterfly emerges from a cocoon, Jesus emerged from the tomb and and was ressurected. |
Name this symbol and describe the meaning.,  | Fire. In the Old Testament, fire is a symbol of God’s purifying presence. |
