Chalice Chrismon – 8th Grade
Eight Grade children receive the chalice, which is symbolic of the Lord’s Supper. This sacrament nurtures the Christian.
Fish Chrismon – 7th Grade
Seventh Grade children receive the fish, which was being used as early as the second century to symbolize Christ. This symbol was used because the letters of the Greek word for fish (IXOYC) can form an acrostic to say: Jesus (I) Christ (X) God’s (O) Son (Y) Savior (C).
Shepherd’s Staff Chrismon – 6th Grade
Sixth Grade children receive a shepherd’s staff with Alpha and Omega. The Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, which signify Jesus is the beginning and the end. The shepherd’s staff reminds us He is our Good Shepherd. Also pictured are the Chi (X) and Rho (P), the first …
Crown Chrismon – 5th Grade
Fifth Grade children receive the crown, which symbolizes the victory He won for all. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He gives believers a crown of life eternal.
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