The keys are two keys crossed over each other to form a ‘X’ shape. This symbol comes from Jesus’ words to Peter, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven”. By this, Jesus gave his authority to the Church to Peter. Jesus also said “whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven”. By saying this, Jesus established the Sacrament of Reconciliation, giving the church the authority to forgive sins.
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