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The deacon and priest venerate the altar by kissing it. Whetherr or not they lay hands is up to them, and nothing forbids that for either priest or deacon. The rite only calls for the kiss; I suspect the "laying of hands" on the altar is more for support
During Confirmation, the laying of the hands on the head and the anointing of the chrism on the forehead by the priest accurs. The priest usually says "(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
The 2 main parts of holy orders are the laying on of hands, and the prayer of consecration.
The matter for the sacrament of Holy Orders includes the laying on of hands by the bishop and the prayer of consecration. The form consists of the specific prayers and words spoken by the bishop during the ordination ceremony, which confers the office of bishop, priest, or deacon upon the candidate.
Laying of the hands
The outward signs of holy orders are the laying on of hands and prayer by the bishop. This sacrament grants the ordained person the grace to serve as a deacon, priest, or bishop in the Church.
Ironside - 1967 The Laying on of Hands 4-12 was released on: USA: 10 December 1970
During the Rite of Ordination, a priest will say prayers invoking the Holy Spirit to empower the candidate with the gifts needed for ministry, consecrate their hands for the celebration of the sacraments, and offer blessings for their future service to the Church.
Ironside - 1967 The Laying on of Hands 4-12 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M (video rating)
with his hands.
He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands
the priest can only hands out the consecrated bread at mass.