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The dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. At the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit descended on him in the form of a dove, so the dove is used at both baptisms and confirmation.
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∙ 13y agoThe Dove symbolises in the Holy Spirit, because when jesus was getting baptised a white dove came and sat on him and now the white dove symbolises in holy spirit
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∙ 9y agoWe often see the dove when we view images of Confirmation. Since ancient times, the dove has symbolized the Holy Spirit descending on man in this Sacrament.
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∙ 13y agoIn confirmation, the dove represents The Holy Spirit.
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∙ 7y agoThe Dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit, as He Came down upon Our Lord in the Form of a Dove. So, the Holy Spirit is often represented with a Dove.
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Is a Dove a symbol of baptism?
Not really. The dove is used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit which is very heavily involved in Baptism.
What kind of Dove ascended on Jesus after his baptism?
white dove
What is the chief sign used at baptism?
a dove
What is the symbol of the holy spirit that is used in baptism?
The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit that is used in baptism.
Why did an angel appear at the closure of baptism ceremony held by Christ?
It wasn't an angel, it was a dove - or at least the sign of a dove.
What appeared for the first time at the baptism of Jesus?
The Holy Spirit in the form of a dove.
What does the symbol of a dove mean when it flies over a person' head?
symbol of the Holy Ghost and used especially in representations of our Lord's Baptism and the Pentecost. It also symbolizes the release of the soul in death, and is used to recall Noe's dove, a harbinger of hope.
What 2 signs were at Jesus baptism by John?
A voice from the heavens said: this is my beloved son and the dove
What kind of baptism did Jesus received from John?
Jesus was baptized by John in the river Jordan, but the holy spirit descended on him in the form of a dove.
What form did jesus appear in at his baptism?
Jesus appeared in his own form, the spirit came in the form of a dove.
What symbolizes the dove-like form that appear after Jesus baptism?
It has the symbol of peace. Which was what Christ brought to the world.
What is the history behind the use of the peace dove?
The use of the peace dove can be derived from Christianity, where doves were compared to the Spirit of God in the New Testament. These doves descended on Jesus during his baptism.
