• Window 1: "The Creation"
• Windows 2-4: "God's Intervention in the History of Israel"
• Windows 5-8: "The First Coming of Christ"
• Windows 9-13: "The Church, the Kingdom of God in the New Testament"
• Window 14: "The Second Coming of Christ"

Let's now take a look at each window and its particular meaning.


Window 1: "The Creation"

God's creative power is suggested by the hand (upper left). As the sun spreads its rays over the globe of the earth, life forms emerge in the sea and on the land.

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)



Window 2: "The Calling of Abraham"

The altar and the sacrifice recall both the faith and obedience of Abraham. The stars refer to God's promise of Abraham's descendants. The one bright star prefigures Christ.

"The Lord said to Abraham: 'Leave your country, your kinsfolk...I will make a great nation of you.'" (Genesis 12:1-3)



Window 3: "Moses and the Covenant"

The hands (around the tablets) are those of Moses who accepts the commandments. The cross suggests the New Covenant which will be promulgated by Christ.

"Moses went up the mountain to God...Then God delived all these commandments..." (Exodus 19:3; 20:1)



Window 4: "King David"

King David is the Singer of the Lord. The harp suggests his psalms. The tower stands for firmness and divine protection. The star recalls David's shield.

"And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before Me." (2 Kings 7:16)




Window 5: "The Incarnation"

The design depicts the humble birth of Christ and the glory which followed him to earth with the manger, the straw, the halo, and the monogram of Christ's name in the Chi-Rho (the P/X symbol that represents the name of Jesus Christ in Greek).

"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us." (John 1:14)


Window 6: "Christ the Teacher"

Christ's teaching is recorded in the Gospels, the book with the Alpha and Omega. The rising sun recalls Christ's words "I am the light of the world." The hand expresses the witness of the Father and Lamb represents Christ's final victory.

"Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29)



Window 7: "The Passion"

The design depicts Golgotha and the cross on which Christ redeemed mankind. The passion is further symbolized by the crown of thorns, the hammer, and the nails.

"...Golgotha where they crucified him with two others..." (John 19:17-18)



Window 8: "The Resurrection"

New life in Jesus is depicted by the sun rising behind the hills of Judea. The sun displays the Greek initials of Jesus. The Easter Lily suggests the power of Christ in obtaining life from the tomb.

"He is not here but has risen..." (Luke 24:6)



Window 9: "Christ the Head of the Church"

The Church is compared to a living organism. The stem is in the shape of the Chi-Rho, symbol of Christ. The branches are the people of God, the Church.

"I am the vine, you are the branches."
(John 15:5)




Window 10: "Holy Baptism"

Our rebirth is symbolized by the water flowing from the shell, our purification from sin by the white garment, our faith by the candle, and the Holy Spirit by the dove.

"Amen, Amen I say to you, unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." (John 3:5)



Window 11: "The Holy Eucharist"

Bread and wine, the body and blood of Christ nourish our spiritual life. These offerings have been prepared by human hands from wheat and grapes.

"He who eats this bread shall live forever." (John 6:59)






Window 12: "The Stewardship of the People of God"

The burning oil lamp symbolizes the zeal of the People of God. The works of charity are symbolized by the pitcher and the loaves of bread.

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink." (Matthew 25:35)



Window 13: "The Growth of the People of God"

The tiny seed of Christian faith has spread over the earth. The word of God radiates its light over the earth under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

"Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19)





Window 14: "The Second Coming of Christ"

The design includes the colorful mansions and walls of the heavenly city and the gate open to those redeemed by Christ. From him they will receive the crown of life.

"...there is laid up for me a crown of justice which the Lord will give...to those who love his coming." (2 Timothy 4:8)



You're invited to reflect on these windows and the story they depict the next time you find yourself in the church. Let us be reminded of our rich faith tradition and that we are part of this great story of salvation, as we are members of Christ's Church. God continues to intervene in human history and invites you to actively participate in His Story.