188. The Greek word symbolon meant half of a broken object, for example, a seal presented as a token of recognition. the broken parts were placed together to verify the bearer’s identity. the symbol of faith, then, is a sign of recognition and communion between believers. Symbolon also means a gathering, collection or summary. A symbol of faith is a summary of the principal truths of the faith and therefore serves as the first and fundamental point of reference for catechesis.
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504. Under what conditions does the right to private property exist?
544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?
585. With what spirit of communion and mission do we pray to God as “our” Father?
583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?
517. What are the duties of workers?
272. When did Jesus Christ institute the Eucharist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of the law in the Old Testament, according to Galatians 3:10-14?
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
