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Christian Symbols
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Here
are some patterns for Christian Symbols I created for our Chrismon
project. I am not sure about the meanings because references vary so
much so don't quote me on these.
Go to Here's what we did page...
for detailed instuctions on how to download these and use them to
create your own templates and patterns for this or other Christian
themed craft projects.
Feel free to use these patterns for
your project but you do not have permission to publish them on another
another website or other media.
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The Cross
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Symbolizes
the crucifiction of Christ
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Chalice
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The cup symbolizing the sacrament of
Eucharist or Communion; it also represents forgiveness and
reconciliation with God.
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Crown
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A King's Crown is the symbol of
royal power and authority. It symbolizes Jesus as King of the Jews, in
fulfillment of prophetic expectation, as well as the exalted Christ as
King of Kings.
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Angel
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Alpha and Omega
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The Greek letters alpha (first) and
omega (last) from Rev 1:8 and 22:13, symbolizing Jesus as the Christ
who has come and will come again; it also symbolizes the continuity of
God's presence in human history.
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Descending Dove
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The dove is a symbol of the Holy
Spirit, recalling the Holy Spirit's descent on Jesus as a dove at his
Baptism. The nimbus, three-pointed rays around its head, is a symbol of
the Trinity.
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Anchor
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Chi Rho
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Two Greek letters which are the
first letters in the Greek word for Christ.
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Peace Dove
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A dove carrying an
olive leaf is a symbol of peace.
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Triumpant Church
Cross
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--The world (as seen by the latitude
and longitude lines) with the cross on top, reminds us that Christ is
triumphant over the challenges presented by living in the world.
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Jerusalem Cross
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The crusader's cross.Worn by the crusaders
going to Jerusalem,
it symbolizes the Four Gospels or the spread of the Gospel to the four
corners of the Earth. The five crosses can also represent the five
wounds of Jesus.
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Round Cross
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HIS--Iota,
Eta, Sigma
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The three Greek letters are the
first three in the Greek word for Jesus. We are reminded that Jesus
died on the cross for us.
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Trinity
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A form of the triquetra, a symbol of the
Trinity from Great Britain.
The three points represent Father, Son, and Holy Spirit while the
continuous interwoven line represents unity.
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Babe
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A symbol of the baby Jesus.
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Lamb of God
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Judaism believed the lamb was an
offering. Christians think of Jesus as the lamb of god who was
sacrificed to forgive our sins
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Butterfly
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The butterfly symbolizes the
transformation
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Celtic Cross
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Trefoil
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Three circles interposed symbolize
the unity of the Trinity, yet the separate Persons thereof.
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5 Pointed Star
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Medievel Christians
believed the 5 points represented the five wounds of Christ and was
believe to protect against evil.
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Natal Star Cross
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A natal cross, with a four-pointed Bethlehem
Star representing the sign in the night sky announcing Jesus' birth
combined with a cross, symbolizing the salvation which the birth of
this child brings.
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Light
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Represents the
Light of Christ and the belief that Christ is the light of the world.
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Earth
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A symbol that reminds us we are all of this one world.
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Clam
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The seashell or scallop is a symbol
for Christian baptism or the baptism of Jesus. It is also a symbol for
pilgrimage and the spread of the Gospel to the world.
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Fish or IXTHUS
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The Greek word for fish. This is an
acrostic for the Greek words meaning Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior
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Lamp
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Represents Jesus as
the light of the path for Christian through the world.
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PAX
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Peace in Latin
representing hope
for peace in this world
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Heart
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Symbol of Love
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Star of David
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The Star of David or the Creator's
Star. The six points represent six aspects of God: love, mercy, wisdom,
majesty, power, and justice. In this form, the two triangles represent
the Trinity.
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The Furca
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or Upsilon Cross. From the Greek letter Y is also
called The Thieves' Cross from the two robbers who were crucified on
each side of Jesus. From ancient times, the furca
symbolized the choice between good and evil
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8 pointed Armenian Star
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The eight pointed Armenian Star, the
points symbolizing Christ; in the west, it is called the Bethlehem
Star, symbolizing the world Jesus came to save; eight is the symbol of
regeneration, often associated with baptism or resurrection.
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