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Laying of the hands
It means the Giving Of the Holy Spirit.
He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands
Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
When he is giving the candidate the Seal of the Holy Spirit.
The laying on of hands to baptize with the Holy Spirit. This signifies membership in a church.
Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
Lomov proposes and Natalya accepts with the belssing of Chubukov. Again they pick up argument
Benjamin W. Morris has written: 'Confirmation, or, The laying on of hands'
blessing = Pōmaikaʻi [po-my-ka-ee]. To give a blessing is ho 'ola 'a (the accents mean to separate each sound).
Catholic AnswerThe matter of the sacrament of confirmation consists of the imposition of hands and the anointing with Sacred Chrism. The form of the sacrament of confirmation consists of the words: "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.The ordinary minister of confirmation is the bishop, although in certain special circumstances, a priest may administer confirmation with the Sacred Chrism previously consecrated by the Bishop, and the Bishop's permission.
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.