Symbols

Christian Symbols

Around the world and throughout history, people have used signs and symbols in their religions and to represent their faith. In many countries today, the most famous religious symbol is the Christian cross because it reminds people of the death of Jesus.

However, there are many other sorts of symbol which have been used by Christians. Some of these are illustrated on the right. Can you work out, or discover with the aid of some research, what these symbols stand for and why?

Use the library or computer facilities to find other Christian symbols and what they represent.

Visit the Fish Symbol Page

Other Christian Symbols

     






Visit the other symbols pages:
Here is a list of words connected with the symbols on the left which might help you:
  • Fire
  • Light
  • Dove
  • Open Book
  • Bread & Wine
  • Communion
  • Fish
  • Ichthus
  • Gospel Writer
    (Evangelist)
  • Resurrection

Year 7 Topics


Some free graphics used on this site: visit www.crossdaily.com
G. Jones:
The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex.
© G. Jones 2001
Homepage: http://www.fitzwimarc.org.uk