Christian+Symbols

[[image:Picture8.jpg width="238" height="159" align="left"]]Ichthus - Fish Symbol
This is one of the most popular symbols used in Christianity. It was first introduced as a way for people to know that you were a Christian. The fish symbol was also used to let Christians know about a Bible study that was going to happen, if they saw the symbol above a household entrance.

Cross
Reminds us of how Jesus died on the cross to save us all from sin. Sometimes you will see a plain cross or a cross with Jesus hanging upon it, which is called a "crucifix." It is believed that there are approximately 400 different forms of the cross, and that at least 50 of them are related to Christianity.

Animal Symbols

 * **Ant:** A symbol of dedication and hard work. Ants cooperate to get a job done, like Christians work together for a common goal of spreading the Good News.
 * **Birds:** A symbol of the human spirit. The Dove is often connected with things pertaining to God's direct interaction with humans.
 * **Butterfly:** A symbol of the resurrection. It represents a Christian life: caterpillar - life, cocoon - death, butterfly - resurrection. It is also a reminder that God made all things by making two separate creatures out of one. We are one with Christ, though separate in physical being.
 * **Donkey:** A symbol of prophecy fulfilled.
 * **Sheep:** A symbol of Christians. We are the sheep, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who takes care of us all.