Symbols of Religious
This part of the habit is a sign of humility. Novices usually wear a white one. Professed usually wear a darker solid or black one. St. Paul talks about them.
What is a veil?
This word is translated from the Greek to mean "gift". It is the unique gift which a particular religious community offers to the Lord and Church.
What is "charism"?
This woman is the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Omaha.
Who is St. Cecilia?
This teacher is the most veteran teacher at Roncalli Catholic.
Who is Mr. Mueting?
These are the LIHM's two Patron Saints.
Who are St. John Bosco & St. Therese of the Child Jesus?
This part of the habit symbolizes the vow of chastity and is an image of how religious sisters are bound to Christ.
What is a cincture?
These 3 vows are referred to as "the Evangelical Counsels" because those who profess them are striving to imitate the life of Christ in the Gospels.
What are poverty, chastity, & obedience?
This is the name of our current Archbishop here in Omaha.
Who is Archbishop Michael McGovern?
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle, St. Peter Fourier, St. John XXIII, Bl. Alix leClerc
The Missionary Benedictines were founded in this country.
What is Germany?
This object was held by the women in the parable of the 10 Virgins. Some of them were more prepared than others.
What is an Oil Lamp?
These two famous founders formed the mendicant or "begging" orders in the 1200s.
Who are St. Dominic & St. Francis?
This Archbishop Emeritus of Omaha shares names with a famous movie producer.
Who is Archbishop George Lucas?
What is Venice?
The founders of the Missionary Benedictines went to visit Rome at the exact same time as this 19th century saint, also beloved by the LIMH.
Who is St. Therese?
Religious are often buried with objects like a copy of their Rule and Constitutions. This object is often placed on the casket of a religious sister at her funeral.
What is a crucifix?
This is the name of the active part of a religious sister's life. It can look different for different charisms.
What is the apostolate?
This decade saw the first recorded mass in Nebraska. Hint: it predates ArchO's founding in 1859.
When is 1838?
The name of this Archbishop is shared with one of the two schools that merged to make Roncalli Catholic. This Archbishop started in Omaha and was later sent to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where he worked hard to desegregate schools in the South.
Who is Archbishop Rummel?
This is the decade the LIHM were founded.
When is 1991?
Originally an apron, this part of the habit is sometimes worn by lay people in a smaller, hidden form.
What is the scapular?
This symbol represents the mystical wedding between Christ and the soul. Most sisters only receive this at their FINAL profession of vows.
What is a wedding ring?
This is the only Archbishop of Omaha to be a native of Nebraska and the name of a high school in the Archdiocese. He was known as the "building bishop".
Who is Archbishop Bergan?
Roncalli Catholic has built a strong relationship with a nearby Catholic school for individuals with special needs. This is the name of that school.
What is the Madonna Ability Alliance?
Both of our visiting sisters have a house in this country.
What are the Philippines?