The Church as a Central Symbol • A church building with open doors (to show welcome). • A light shining from the church (to symbolize hope and guidance). • A cross or dove (symbols of peace and faith). ⸻ 2. People from All Walks of Life • Families, children, elderly, youth, people of different cultures. • Someone in a wheelchair or with a disability (showing inclusiveness). • People in different cultural dress (unity in diversity). • Pilgrims carrying backpacks/walking sticks approaching the church (symbolizing life’s journey). ⸻ 3. Acts of the Church in the World • Feeding the poor, helping the sick, teaching children. • Hands reaching out to each other. • The Church caring for creation (plants, water, animals). ⸻ 4. Symbols of Vocation and Mission • A priest, a nun, and laypeople together — showing different vocations. • A young person looking upward toward a light or cross (discerning God’s call). • A globe or world map behind the church (showing the Church’s mission worldwide). ⸻ 5. Hope & Unity in Modern Times • People holding candles or lanterns in the dark (light of hope). • A rainbow or shining sun behind the church (symbol of new hope). • People of different religions standing side by side with Christians (showing respect and fraternity). See more