The “S” stands for Scientology.

The lower triangle is called the ARC triangle (pronounced by the letters A, R, C); A for affinity, R for reality and C for communication. These three interdependent factors combined add up to understanding and are expressed as a triangle. ARC is a fundamental principle of the Scientology religion.

The first corner of the triangle is affinity, which is the degree of liking or affection for someone or something. Reality is the second corner and is, fundamentally, agreement. The third corner is communication, defined as the interchange of ideas between two people.

All three of these are interrelated. Without a degree of liking and some basis of agreement, there is no communication. Without communication and some basis for affinity, or emotional response, there can be no reality. Without some basis for agreement and communication, there can be no affinity. And when one corner of this triangle is improved, the other two corners are likewise improved.

The upper triangle is the KRC triangle. The points are K for knowledge, R for responsibility and C for control. Like the points of the ARC triangle, these three elements are interrelated. When one corner of the KRC triangle is raised, the other two also rise.

This symbol first appeared in 1952.

What religious holidays do Scientologists celebrate?

Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually. These include the birthday of L. Ron Hubbard (March 13); the date marking the initial publication of Dianetics (May 9); Auditor’s Day, in honor of all auditors (second Sunday in September); and the anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Scientologists, which unites, supports and protects the Scientology religion and Scientologists throughout the world (October 7).

Additionally, Scientologists in particular geographic areas may observe their own significant dates, such as the founding of the church in their area. Members of the Church also observe traditional religious holidays such as Christmas.

Why does Scientology have ministers? How does one become a Scientology minister?

Like many other religions the Church of Scientology has ministers who minister Scientology religious services to its church parishioners. Only those who specifically enroll in and graduate from the Scientology Minister’s Course and its prerequisites and fulfill the requirements for ordination may become Scientology ministers. All Scientology auditors are required to become ordained ministers.