Tracy H Sugg
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Christ & His Church -
Setting Forth the Sacraments
High Relief Bronze
St Richard's Catholic Church Jackson, MS
Large high relief bronze
Setting Forth the Sacraments (right)
The bronze ribbon that connects one side of the wall to the other intersects 7 medallions, each representing a sacrament of the Catholic Church
Christ & His Church....
This half-figure of Christ is twice life-size and looks down at the viewer. The 'arc' says "Christ is died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again" which is recited in the mass.
Setting Forth the Sacraments (left)
The sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
Sacrament of Baptism
Sacrament of Baptism
Medallion (prior to installation) of the "Christ & His Church - Setting Forth the Sacraments"
Baptism
Detail
symbolized as water being poured from a scallop shell
Baptism
Detail
symbolized as water being poured from a scallop shell
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sacrament of Confirmation
Bronze medallion prior to installation
Confirmation
Detail
The symbolism for Confirmation is an open door with the light of Christ (symbolized by the cross) shining forth
Sacrament of Communion
Communion is symbolized with the elements of the Eucharists - the Host and Chalice
Sacrament of Confession
The Sacrament of Confession is symbolized by the Holy Spirit shown as the dove and as the fire from Pentecost
Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage is symbolized by two interlocking wedding bands
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Holy Orders is symoblized by an open Bible
Sacrament of Annointing the Sick
Also described as Holy Unction and Last Rites - the symbol for Anointing the sick is a branch of olives representing the oil of anointing.
Sacrament of Anointing the Sick
Detail showing the olive branches
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