SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS
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The Greek
word symbolon meant half of a broken object, for example, a seal presented as a
token of recognition. the broken parts were placed together to verify the
bearer’s identity. the symbol of faith, then, is a sign of recognition and
communion between believers. Symbolon also means a gathering, collection or
summary. A symbol of faith is a summary of the principal truths of the faith
and therefore serves as the first and fundamental point of reference for
catechesis.
- SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
Original Link: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P14.HTM
