What does it mean?
The fish symbol is the earliest of Christian symbols and was the most common representation of Jesus Christ from the second through the fourth centuries. This symbol is not displayed here to disrespect those who are non-Christians. It is displayed to indicate that the teachings of Jesus about honesty, integrity and treating others with kindness is very important to us.

Why is the fish meaningful to Christians?
The Bible relates a number of accounts where fish were a significant aspect of Jesus' ministry. On one occasion (Matthew 14:19), Jesus served several thousand families with a meal of bread and fish. On another occasion (Matthew 4:19), Jesus called Peter and Andrew, saying, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men."

Many early Christians were persecuted and forced to worship secretly. The fish symbol served as a secret form of communication. Often the persecuted Christians would scratch this symbol on the ground to identify themselves to fellow believers.

Soon, Christians began to attach meaning to the word "fish" itself. The Greek letters for ichthus (meaning "fish", pronounced "ICK-THOOS") became an acronym: I=Jesus; X=Christ; O=God's; Y=Son; E=Savior.

Today, the fish symbol identifies those who acknowledge the power and authority of Jesus Christ, the Lord of All. Those who are his followers are commanded to put God first and treat others as they, themselves, would like to be treated. This is the highest goal for all.

"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:" Jonh 1:10-12