The Greek word symbolon meant half of a broken object, for Example, a seal presented as a token of recognition. the broken parts were placed together to verify the bearer's identity. the symbol of Faith, then, is a sign of recognition and Communion between Believers. Symbolon also means a gathering, collection or sumMary. A symbol of faith is a summary of the principal Truths of the faith and therefore Serves as the first and Fundamental point of reference for Catechesis.