1. Signs and symbols
LI: I know the importance of symbols used in the celebration of Baptism and Confirmation

2. Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in fields of green grass
and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water.
He gives me new strength.
He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised.
Even if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, LORD, for you are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me.
You prepare a banquet for me,
where all my enemies can see me:
you welcome me as an honoured guest
and fill my cup to the brim.
I know that your goodness and love will
be with me all my life:
and your house will be my home for ever.

3. Think about the symbols you have been exploring
Think about the symbols you have been exploring. We will read the psalm again. Make a note of some of the symbols that have been used and the human needs met.

4. Did you find any of these?
HUMAN NEEDS
Rest
Drink, strength
Guidance
Protection, leadership
You with me
Food
God’s goodness and love
home
SYMBOLS
Fields of grass
Quiet pools
Right paths
Shepherd’s staff (linked to Bishops)
Darkness
Banquet
Fill cup to brim
God’s house
Who is meeting these needs?

5. Activity Which is your favourite line in Psalm 23?
Draw or paint a picture of it.