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bishop symbols
when saint John was ordained a bishop, he received five special symbols; today, newly ordained
bishops receive the same symbols. The first symbol is the pectoral cross. The cross is worn on a chain close to the bishop’s heart. next, there is the ring. each bishop chooses what design he wants on his ring. wearing this reminds the bishop to care for all of the people in his diocese. when the bishop says Mass, he wears a miter. This is a special headdress, which is a sign of victory. The bishop needs to lead others to their victory in heaven. The bishop also carries a crozier to remind everyone that he is like Jesus, the Good shepherd. Finally, the bishop wears a pallium that is a huge white collar made from lamb’s wool embroidered with six black crosses.
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DirectiOns
◾ cut out one of each bishop symbol.
◾ decorate the symbols.
◾ Glue the symbols on a strip of red ribbon or construction paper. Make a rectangle paper “name plate” and write the name of your bishop. Glue the “name plate” at the top and add the symbols underneath.
◾ hang it in your bedroom where you will remember to pray to st. John neumann, for your bishop, and all bishops.
Then teach the children this song.
Saint John Neumann (Tune: Are you Sleeping?)
Saint John Neumann Saint John Neumann Worked with farmers Worked with farmers He became a bishop He became a bishop Holy Man
Holy Man
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