Catholic scapular, symbol of the Christian faith The Catholic scapular is a large, cloth shoulder covering worn by many Catholics. It has two small, square pieces of cloth connected by strings, one in the front and one in the back. The scapular is a symbol of the Christian faith and has a long history. The name scapular comes from the Latin word “scapula,” meaning shoulder. The scapular originated in the 12th century as a large, cloth shoulder covering worn by monks and other religious professionals. Over time, the scapular evolved into two small, square pieces of cloth connected by strings,...