A traditional symbol of the Trinity. It is a small plant that has three leaves that are separate from each other. The three leaves together make up one shamrock. St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach the people of Ireland about the Trinity.
Sign of the Cross
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A short prayer that asks for the blessing of the Holy Trinity. We make the Sign of the Cross over our bodies while we say, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
Trinity
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The Trinity is the Christian mystery revealed to us by God that He is three Persons in One God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
God the Father
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God the Father is the first Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Almighty Creator, who made all things by His Word and His Wisdom
God the Son
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God the Son is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is our Savior, who has always existed with the Father. The Father sent the Son into the world into the world in the Person of Jesus Christ.
God the Holy Spirit
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God the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity. He makes us holy and guides us to become more like Jesus.
Mystery
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A mystery is a truth about God we can come to know only with God’s help.
Person
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A person is a unique individual who can know and love.