Extel Medium Pewter Gold Plated First Communion Five Way Medal Pendant for Girl with 16" chain

Extel Medium Pewter Gold Plated First Communion Five Way Medal Pendant for Girl with 16" chain. 5/8 inch pewter and polished gold plated First Communion Five Way medal on a 16 inch stainless steel gold plated chain. The front of the medal has the stamped symbols of the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, the Miraculous Medal, St. Christopher, and the dove. The dove in the center of the medal makes it a Five Way medal, as it is the symbol for the Holy Spirit. The back of the medal also shows the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Miraculous symbol. Includes a communion blessing card (jewelry attached).The Five Way Medal: The Five Way Medal combines four medals that are significant to the Catholic Faith and either adds in a Sacred Heart symbol or a Dove representing the Holy Spirit in the center. Either of these symbols in the center makes the medal a Five Way medal. The four symbols that make up the medal (each on an end of the cross) are: The Sacred Heart of Jesus which shows Jesus pointing to his exposed heart, which is crowned with thorns. This is a reminder of the great sacrifice Jesus made. St. Joseph is shown holding the baby Jesus and a lily. His image represents guardianship and protection, and the lily is a symbol of purity and righteousness. St. Christopher carries the baby Jesus and represents how we must carry the teachings of Jesus with us wherever we go. He also is the patron saint of long journeys. Finally, the Miraculous Medal depicts the Virgin Mary standing on top of the world crushing a snake. This represents the origins of Jesus, his kingship over the world, and how he conquered evil.