The sign for the Blessed Sacrament?

Answer 1

Catholic AnswerThe Catechism of the Catholic Church lists signs for Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders; other than that, it lists the sacraments, themselves, as signs: (the numbers in paranthesis are the paragraph numbers from the Catechism)

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Baptism:

the original and full sign of which is immersion (628)

Water (694)

Sign of the Cross (1235)

Baptismal water (1238)

Anointing with Sacred Chrism (1241)

White Garment (1243)

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Confirmation

Anointing (695)

Anointing, spiritual seal, Sacred Chrism (1293-1297)

Renewal of baptismal promises and profession of faith (1298)

Prayer for Holy Spirit by Bishop (1299)

Rite of Confirmation, anointing by Bishop and laying on of hands (1300)

Sign of Peace (1301)

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Holy Orders

(1574)

Rites: presentaiton and election of the ordinand,

instruction by the bishop

examination of the candidate,

Litany of the saints

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for bishop and priest:

anointing with Holy Chrism

giving the book of the Gospels

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for Bishop:

presentation of ring, miter, and the crosier

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for priest:

presentation of paten and chalice

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for deacon:

book of Gospels

Answerfor baptism it is a candle,holy water oil and white robes

for confirmation its a dove and a flame

for eucharist its wine and bread

for reconciliation its two hands

for anointing the sick its a preist holding a bucket

for holy orders its a stole (looks like a scarf)

for matrimony its two rings and a white dress
Baptism-water Reconciliation-penitential stole mercy Eucharist- bread,wine,body&blood Confirmation-holy spirit,fire,chrism Matrimony- Love,rings Ordination- vocation,calling Anointing of the sick -holy oil

Answer 2

Catholic AnswerA wax candle, (known as the sanctuary lamp) generally in a red glass container is always kept burning by the Blessed Sacrament when It is reserved in a Catholic Church or chapel. This is an indication to the faithful of Christ's abiding love and a loving reminder to respond with loving adoration in return. from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980 AnswerSigns indicating whether the Blessed Sacrament is present or not have become misunderstood over the years by Catholics due to poor catechesis. Most think that if you enter a chapel or church that contains a lit sanctuary lamp (prominent candle in proximity to the tabernacle) that this indicates that the Blessed Sacrament is present. It does, but only indirectly. The lamp actually represents the faithful, who are represented by the lamp as having their thoughts and prayers and adoration ever before the Blessed Sacrament, if only in spirit. A sanctuary lamp is easy to spot, they are usually placed in close proximity to the tabernacle on their own separate stand and are either behind clear or red-tinted glass. In older churches the sanctuary lamp is suspended in an ornate vessel over the sanctuary itself. In many modern churches they use an electric lamp that simulates a candle.

It is not the sanctuary lamp, however, that indicates that the Blessed Sacrament is present, but rather whether there is a tabernacle veil over the face of the tabernacle. This is reminiscent, of course, of the Jewish Holy of Holies which always had the great veil drawn before it with only priests being permitted beyond. The tabernacle veil is usually the same liturgical color as the feast of the day. Few modern parishes, however, retain this custom, instead keeping the face of the tabernacle bare. This was done on purpose during the liturgical reforms of the 1960s to symbolically assert that no longer would the priest have sole access to the mysteries of God and to emphasize the priesthood of the people. Practices following from this, such as Communion in the hand, Eucharistic ministers, and tabernacles being placed outside of the sanctuary are all part of the same novel theology. The people, therefore, in modern parishes have come to trust the sanctuary lamp as an indication of the Blessed Sacrament, since no tabernacle veil is used. There are conservative parishes where the tabernacle is still veiled, and upon entering these, even if a sanctuary lamp is not present or is spent, it is plain the Blessed Sacrament is present. One other indication, though obvious, is if the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar for adoration. This can be recognized from the metal vessel in the middle of the altar that has a sun-burst pattern around its epicenter where resides the host. Lit candles on the altar always accompany such Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Answer 3

Roman Catholic AnswerThe "sign" or symbol for the Blessed Sacrament is usually Bread and Wine, or Wheat and Grapes.