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The Bishop lays his hands on the Confirmand to witness the person's vows and ask the Holy Spirit to fill the person. The Bishop may put his hand on the person's head; in some churches, on the person's shoulder. The Bishop, as the authority of the Church as as representing Christ, is the authority on witnessing your (re)entrance into the church as now a young adult.
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What are the symbolic actions of confirmation?
Laying of the hands
What is the importance of the laying on the hands in confirmation?
Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
Why does the bishop extend his hands over the whole group of candidates seeking confirmation?
He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands
What is the confirmation ceramony?
The laying on of hands to baptize with the Holy Spirit. This signifies membership in a church.
Why is the laying on of hands before anointing with oil in confirmation?
Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
What has the author Benjamin W Morris written?
Benjamin W. Morris has written: 'Confirmation, or, The laying on of hands'
What are the parts of confirmation?
The repetition of the Baptismal vows, and the laying of the Bishop's hands on the candidate, so that he/she will receive the Holy Spirit.
There are seven and they are homily scripture reading renewal of baptism presentation intercessions final blessing and laying on the hands or anointing for Confirmation what is the order?
Scripture reading, Homily, Renewal of Baptismal vows, intercessions, anointing, laying of hands, & the final Blessing.
What signs or symbols are used in confirmation sacrament?
The main symbols used is oil and chrism; the cross, fire, dove, fire, water, oil, laying of hands, and more!
Which one comes first in confirmation mass renewal of baptimal promises presentation of the candidates the sign of peace the laying of the hands instruction general intercessions?
Baptismal promises renewal.
How did confirmation begin?
It began in the early Church with the Bishops laying their hands on Christians' foreheads, so that they may receive the Holy Spirit. The Church has kept up this tradition ever since.
Where did Confirmation originate from a Biblical context?
Roman Catholic AnswerIn the Letter to the Hebrews, the doctrine concerning Baptism and the laying on of hands is listed among the first elements of Christian instruction. The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation... from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
