Sacraments
Jewish Tradition
Catholic Tradition
Jewish Signs & Symbols
Catholic Signs & Symbols
100

This Sacrament is typically celebrated shortly after a baby's birth (while still an infant).

What is Baptism?

100
A special meal celebrated in a Jewish home on Friday night.

What is the Sabbath?

100

Catholics receive this symbol of Christ's body at mass.

What is a wafer?

100

The Star of David.

What is the symbol of Judaism (and on the Israeli flag?)

100

During Mass, this liquid represents the Blood of Christ.

What is wine?

200

This Sacrament involves two people making a lifetime promise to one another.

What is Marriage?

200

A Jewish holiday that involves apples and honey.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

200

This Catholic prayer is recited at every mass.

What is The Lord's Prayer.

200

Something a Jewish man may wear on his head.

What is a Yarmulke?

200

Catholics bless themselves with this when they enter a church.

What is Holy Water?

300

This Sacrament is given to someone who is very ill and likely to die soon.

What is Anointing the Sick (Last Rites)?

300

This Jewish type of "candelabra" is lit during Hanukah.

What is a Menorah?

300

A Catholic makes this special movement with the right arm to "bless" his/herself.

What is the sign of the cross?

300

This items is broken during a Jewish wedding ceremony.

What is a glass?

300

Catholics hold this item in their hand when they silently recite a series of prayers, one of which is the "Hail Mary."

What is a rosary?

400

This Sacrament involves bread and wine.

What is Communion?

400

The Jewish exodus (or flight) from Egypt is remembered with this special meal.

What is a Seder?

400

When Catholics ask God for forgiveness of their sins through a"meeting" with a priest in a church.

What is confession?

400

This item can be found attached to the doorframe of a Jewish household.

What is a Mezuzah?

400

These fronds are part of Mass on the last Sunday prior to Easter.

What are Palms?

500

This Sacrament can be received only by a man.

What are Holy Orders?

500
This Jewish tradition takes place for 7 days following the funeral of a Jewish person.

What is Shiva?

500

Many Catholics "give up" something special to them during this 40 day period leading up to Easter.

What is Lent?

500

This special shawl is worn by a Bar or Bat Mitzvah during his/her ceremony.

What is a Tallit?

500

This symbol is displayed in churches and can be worn as a pendant on a necklace.

What is a crucifix?