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Sacraments Chapter 2 Doorways to the sacred Concept A: Communicating Through Symbols

Sacraments Chapter 2 Doorways to the sacred Concept A: Communicating Through Symbols. Signs and Symbols. Signs are anything that points to something else. Signs can be an object, words, actions, people. 2 types of signs: Artificial (WE make them) /A STOP sign

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Sacraments Chapter 2 Doorways to the sacred Concept A: Communicating Through Symbols

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  1. Sacraments Chapter 2 Doorways to the sacredConcept A: Communicating Through Symbols

  2. Signs and Symbols • Signs are anything that points to something else. • Signs can be an object, words, actions, people. • 2 types of signs: • Artificial (WE make them) /A STOP sign • Natural (they arise from nature itself)/ Smoke means fire, Water means life,etc.

  3. Symbols • Symbols are special signs that go beyond just pointing to something else. They are filled with deep meaning that comes from within. • Symbols call forth deep feelings. • Symbols have more than one meaning. • What a symbol stands for is connected to what it is.

  4. Types of SymbolsConcept B • ‘There are two types of symbols. • Cultural Symbols have their meaning rooted in a particular culture or time. They can change or lose their meaning all together. • Universal Symbols can be understood by people of many different cultures.

  5. Literal Thinking VS. Symbolic Thinking. Concept C Literal thinking is taking things only at face value. Being concerned with just the “facts”. There are times literal thinking is necessary and good. To only think on the literal level closes the door to the possibility of there being a deeper meaning to what our limited senses can detect.

  6. Symbolic Thinking • Symbolic thinking allows us to talk about our emotional, intellectual, spiritual experiences. • We speak of love, hope, faith in symbolic terms. • Symbolic thinking helps us discover the many meanings that the things of our world can have. • Symbolic thinking helps us see beyond the surface of things and therefore is a skill necessary to celebrate the sacraments.

  7. Symbol sharing • Bring something symbolic to you that you are willing to share with the class. • Be prepared to tell us about your object: • What is it? • Where did you get it? • What does it mean to you?/Why is it important to you? • How does it help or challenge you to be a better person? • 10pts

  8. Examples of Christian Symbols

  9. Symbols/Kinds of crosses

  10. Symbols/ symbols for the Apostles

  11. Symbols and SacramentsConcept D • The language of faith: • Symbols are powerful conveyors of meaning. • Jesus used symbols in his preaching • Read: Mt 4,1-11,Mt 7,1-5,Mt 13,1-15,18-23 Mt 13,24-30,Mt18,21-35, Lk 15,11-32 In your notebook write down what happens in the parable,What symbols are used and what is their meaning, What is the overall meaning of the parable. ( there are 6 readings)

  12. Sacraments Chapter 2 review Your test will include: True or False, Multiple Choice and an Identification Section and Essays. • Things to know: • The difference between a Sign and a Symbol • Cultural symbol and • Universal symbol • Literal thinking and • Symbolic thinking • Re-read the opening story on page 24 • What does the match in the dark arena symbolize? • According to our text a symbol is best described as____________(pg 25) • The assembly of people at mass, the crucifix and the church layour are all examples of_______pg33 • The seven sacraments contain symbols that are ________________and____________(pg33)

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