{"id":4001,"date":"2026-03-02T11:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saint-charles.com\/?page_id=4001"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:42:11","slug":"about-our-church","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saint-charles.com\/index.php\/about-our-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Symbolism and Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St. Charles is a church filled with rich symbolism and history in its construction and layout. For a detailed look the deep meaning imbued in St. Charles, please read the article linked below written by former pastor \u2020 Fr. Alfred A. Hubenig, OMI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Brief Explanation of the Layout and Symbolism in St. Charles Church<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Processional Cross<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our processional cross was made by the people of Tecomate Cooperative in La Palma, El Salvador. The Spanish phrase la nueva creacion announces \u201cthe new creation\u201d that results from Jesus\u2019 death and resurrection. The sun reminds us of the risen Jesus. The mountains\u2019 colours evoke different kinds of vegetation. Plants, animals and birds proclaim that all of creation is renewed in the cross of Christ. Around Jesus\u2019 feet is a circle of houses. Just below, a bird in a tongue of fire rests on the heads of a group of women (most of the cooperative members are women), both reminders that Christ pours His Spirit on all people from the cross and draws them into community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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