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It is an integral part of the modern post-Vatican II> shortly before the communion the priest announces- ( let us offer to each other the sign of peace) this can take various forms, handshakes, kisses, etc. Not to be confused with the l20 degree phase angle- Peace Sign similar to the Mercedes Star. This was derived from the semaphore signals for N and D ( originally Nuclear Disarmament) and is not, by the way a cross.
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Catholic AnswerThe pax, or sign of peace, which used to only be given by the celebrant to the ministers in the sanctuary, is now given by the people to each other. It symbolized the earthly peace between men which is the image and fruit of the peace of Christ, the messianic "Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:5) "He is our peace." (Ephesians 2:14) and he has declared: "Blessed are the peacemakers." (Matthew 5:9)Add your answer:
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What does it mean when you offer someone the sign of peace?
in the catholic church, it means to shake their hand while saying "Peace be with you"
What does a peace sign on fire mean?
Burn in peace
What does the peace hand sign mean?
The peace hand sign, also known as the V sign, is a gesture where the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to form a V shape. It is commonly used as a symbol of peace and victory. The gesture has various interpretations depending on the context and culture in which it is used.
In the Catholic religion what does RIP mean?
RIP in Catholic Church means ''Rest In Peace''.Roman Catholic AnswerR.I.P. is short for Requiescat in Pace, which is Latin for "May he (or she) rest in peace, a familiar prayer to any Catholic, it is an invocation of God's mercy on the soul of a deceased person, and was found on the earliest catacomb inscriptions.
Is Protestant Catholic?
No.AnswerIf you mean 'catholic' with a small 'c', then yes. the word 'catholic' simply means 'universal' and so the Protestant Church is part of the universal Christian Church worldwide. If you mean 'Catholic' with a large 'C' - this usually refers to the Roman Catholic Church and, though the Protestant Church is part of the catholic (universal) church, it is not part of the Catholic (Roman Cattholic) church as this is a separate denomination.
What does v mean in text?
its the peace sign....v = peace.
What does it mean to be a Confirmed Catholic?
To be a member of the Catholic Church means to believe in Catholic Christianity and be a official in the Roman Catholic Church and/or attend a Catholic Church.
If you are registered at a Catholic church does that mean you are considered a member of the church?
Yes it does. If you are not Catholic or are going to a different church, you should unregister yourself from that Church and register yourself at the one you are going to.
What does the Catholic RIP mean?
Rest In Peace, I believe.
What is the feudal church and its contribution to the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerIf by "feudal Church" you mean the Catholic Church during the time of feudalism, that is sort of an involved topic, I would start with the Catholic Encyclopedia article on Feudalism below:
What does the sign of Islam mean?
it means peace
What does elect mean in the Catholic Church?
I cannot find the word "elect" in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Code of Canon Law, or Modern Catholic Dictionary, so I am assuming that the word has no special assigned meaning in the Catholic Church.
