 Adam
and Eve on the Great Bronze Doors. The angel points the
way out of Eden. All are sad. What color is the snake on
the tree? What color was Eve's hair? |
 Moses
leads the Israelites through the Red Sea (from the Great Bronze
Doors). Do the people look excited? frightened? How
would you feel? What color would the water be? |
 On
the night Jesus is born, a donkey stands at his stall. What do
you suppose he's thinking about? |
 John
the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the River Jordan. Look at the
animal skins John is wearing! |
 Jesus
teaches the people the Good News of the kingdom. Do you see
someone like you in this crowd of people? |
 Jesus
enters Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday. "Hosanna!"
everyone cries. |
 Our
patron James was a fisherman before he left everything to follow
Jesus. Can you find him on the front steps of the Cathedral?
Look for his fish as well! |
 Jesus
was mocked and crucified. "Father, forgive them, for they know
not what they do." What colors express the sadness of Good
Friday? |
 The
Lamb of God, symbol of the Resurrected Jesus! (from the
central East Apse Window.) What colors express the joy of
Easter morning? |
 The
Phoenix rises from the ashes. This mythical bird is another
symbol of Jesus. Why is this such a good emblem of Jesus? |
 St.
Mark's lion. The four evangelists are symbolized by an angel,
a lion, an eagle, and an ox. Which symbol would you choose? |
 The
Mother Pelican. In old times, people thought the mother
pelican fed her young with her own blood when there was no food.
Why is this also a good symbol of Jesus Christ? |
Adam
and Eve on the Great Bronze Doors. The angel points the
way out of Eden. All are sad. What color is the snake on
the tree? What color was Eve's hair?
Moses
leads the Israelites through the Red Sea (from the Great Bronze
Doors). Do the people look excited? frightened? How
would you feel? What color would the water be?
On
the night Jesus is born, a donkey stands at his stall. What do
you suppose he's thinking about?
John
the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the River Jordan. Look at the
animal skins John is wearing!
Jesus
teaches the people the Good News of the kingdom. Do you see
someone like you in this crowd of people?
Jesus
enters Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday. "Hosanna!"
everyone cries.
Our
patron James was a fisherman before he left everything to follow
Jesus. Can you find him on the front steps of the Cathedral?
Look for his fish as well!
Jesus
was mocked and crucified. "Father, forgive them, for they know
not what they do." What colors express the sadness of Good
Friday?
The
Lamb of God, symbol of the Resurrected Jesus! (from the
central East Apse Window.) What colors express the joy of
Easter morning?
The
Phoenix rises from the ashes. This mythical bird is another
symbol of Jesus. Why is this such a good emblem of Jesus?
St.
Mark's lion. The four evangelists are symbolized by an angel,
a lion, an eagle, and an ox. Which symbol would you choose?
The
Mother Pelican. In old times, people thought the mother
pelican fed her young with her own blood when there was no food.
Why is this also a good symbol of Jesus Christ?