Aspects Of Religion
by Kayla Chapman
Symbols
Catholic
Dove
Doves symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the dove is usually used in baptism.
Bread and Wine
The bread symbolizes the body of jesus and the wine is jesus's blood and bread and wine are usually used in Eucharist.
Candle
The candle symbolizes the light of jesus. The candle should be used in mass and all of the liturgies.
Jewish
Head Covering
Men cover their heads for their respect for God. Married woman always often wear a wig, scaft, or hat.
TALLIT
The tallit is known in English as a prayer shawl. It is worn during prayers and reminds us that God is protecting us and also symbolises that we are wrapping God's laws around us.
The Shofar
The shofar is a polished ram’s horn used in Jewish services at certain times of the year. It is blown to bring in the New Year and mark important events.
RITUALS
Catholic
SOCIAL STRUCTURES
(A ladder in job terms)
SACRED TEXTS
Jewish
BELIEFS
MYTHS AND OTHER STORIES
ETHICS
Catholic
The Ten Commandments
- You shall have no other Gods but me.
- You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it.
- You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
- You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.
- Respect your father and mother.
- You must not kill.
- You must not commit adultery.
- You must not steal.
- You must not give false evidence against your neighbour.
- You must not be envious of your neighbour's goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbour.
Jewish
- You shall have no other Gods but me.
- You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it.
- You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
- You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.
- Respect your father and mother.
- You must not kill.
- You must not commit adultery.
- You must not steal.
- You must not give false evidence against your neighbour.
- You must not be envious of your neighbour's goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbour.