Actions of Significance
Eimear O'Connor
Match each of the following actions with their appropriate time and place.
Hearing the National Anthem
In the Courtroom
At the end of a concert
An officer meeting the President
Proposing Marriage
Greeting Someone
A Goal during a football Match
Shaking hands
Applauding
Getting down on one knee
Cheering and celebrating
Raising your right
Standing
Saluting
Within all Religious Traditions there are actions of significance.
(For example: joining our hands together during prayer.)
Fill in the following chart, outlining which Religion each action belongs to and what
significance they hold.
Action
Sign of the Cross .
Prostration on a prayer
mat
Kneeling down
Fasting
Washing / Bathing
Alms – Giving
Standing
Facing the East
Shaking hands
Bowing our heads
Religion
Christainity
Significance
Expressing our belief and
identity
Sitting in the locus
position
Removing our shoes