The Symbolism of Our Church Windows

Our Church windows remind us of our journey through life to the Resurrection. The brown and tan lines which run through the windows represent the journey toward eternal life in Christ.

The red pieces that break these lines remind us of St. Peter's words that "By these stripes we are healed." As you celebrate the beautiful mysteries, may these windows serve to strengthen and enliven your Faith.

The Blessed Trinity
Above the center entrance, God the Father (the triangle), God the Son (the Cross) and the Holy Spirit (the Dove).

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The Tablets are symbols of the old law and the prophets which are the beginning of our Faith.

The Lamb represents Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, is with us always.

The Shell is a reminder of our Baptism in which the waters of the first Sacrament bring us into the family of God.

The Anchor denotes the Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders which provides stability to the ship of life in Christ.

The New Testament has brought new meaning to our Christian lives through the stories of the Gospels and the words of the Evangelists.

The Dove is the Holy Spirit as seen in the Dove which came to the Apostles in the first Pentecost.

The Host and Chalice represent the Body and Blood of Christ, our nourishment and food for our journey. "Whoever eats this Bread and drinks this Cup will live forever."

The Cross is our journey which ends at the Cross of Christ, a reminder that the true meaning of life is in Jesus whose suffering and death gave all of us the promise of eternal life.