In this age of literacy, the most universally understood symbols are words. Words may be the only symbols on a banner. Often a thought that must be proclaimed through words speaks more emphatically without additional symbols.

      Designing with letter forms alone can be as challenging a problem as arranging other kinds of shapes or symbols. The resulting banner can be rich, colorful, and decorative.

      Study the letters on the following pages to help you create an attractive hanging.

      Often a banner expressing an idea through shapes and symbols will be made more meaningful through the addition of a word or phrase as a key to its interpretation.

      Examples: JOY, PEACE, PAX, LOVE, REJOICE, ALLELUIA, SHALOM, AMEN

      Banners for saints, seasons, historical characters, or groups may be identified with a name.

       Examples:

       ST. PETER

       ST. MARY’S CHURCH

       CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN

       ST. HILDA’S GUILD

       TRINITY PREP

       THE WESLEY CLASS

       THE BELL RINGERS

       FEAST OF LIGHTS

       REDEEMER CHURCH

       ST. CECELIA CHOIR

      For banners with a religious theme, the Scriptures, hymns, psalms, liturgies, and canticles are sources of meaningful words. The phrases are countless, the translations many.

       Examples:

       Glory Be to God

       Glory to God

       Thy Kingdom Come

       Venite Adoremus

       Bread of Heaven

       Cup of Salvation

       Jesus Is Lord

       God Is Love

       Christ Is Risen

       Read, Mark, Learn

       Kyrie Eleison

       Do This