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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in paragraph 695 says that "the symbolism of anointing with oil also signifies the Holy Spirit, (Cf. 1 Jn 2:20:27; 2 Cor 1:21) to the point of becoming a synonym for the Holy Spirit.

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The oil symbolizes strength and healing of that candidate being confirmed.

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The Holy Spirit.

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It means strength and healing . :)

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What does the oil mean when making there confirmation?

represents recieving the holy spirit in the catholic church


What items are used in confirmation?

In the Catholic Church, the items used in Confirmation are holy chrism oil, which is blessed by a bishop, and a sign of the cross made by the bishop on the forehead of the person being confirmed. In some traditions, a confirmation name may also be chosen by the person being confirmed.


The sign or matter of this sacrament is oil?

Confirmation. Holy Oil or Chrism.


What is the name of the oil used to bless at Confirmation?

Holy oil. More specifically The Chrism Oil.


Is the holy oil is use doing confirmation?

Yes.


What does it mean when it says pending confirmation on engage?

It means that whom are waiting on a confirmation to be engaged


What does holy order oil mean?

Holy order oil is a consecrated oil used in religious ceremonies, particularly in sacraments such as baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and ordination. It is believed to symbolize the presence and blessing of the Holy Spirit upon the individual receiving the sacrament.


What is the most important part of confirmation?

The most important part of Confirmation is when the pope, bishop or priest annoints you with the very important oil called the Chrism.


Do you get anointed during confirmation in the Catholic Church?

Yes, you are annointed with Chrism oil.


What are the two words that will be said when the oil is put on your forehead at confirmation?

"Receive the Seal..."


What oils are used during the sacraments of initiation?

The sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist Baptism oils are Oil of Catechumens, given only at Baptism as a welcome to church, and also Oil of Chrism, given after Baptism as a sign of priest, prophet, king. At Confirmation the Chrism oil is given, as at Baptism, confirming the gifts of the Holy Spirit At Eucharist, no oils are used


What does confirmation code mean?

confirmaton code meANS