Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
Laying of the hands
He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands
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)
Benjamin W. Morris has written: 'Confirmation, or, The laying on of hands'
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.
Scripture reading, Homily, Renewal of Baptismal vows, intercessions, anointing, laying of hands, & the final Blessing.
The main symbols used is oil and chrism; the cross, fire, dove, fire, water, oil, laying of hands, and more!
Baptismal promises renewal.
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.
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
The 2 main parts of holy orders are the laying on of hands, and the prayer of consecration.