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"The slap, often omitted in ceremonies today because of modern sympathies, is to remind the confirmed that he or she must be ready to stay true and defend the Faith even in the face of death. The slap is a grim reminder that the Christian life carries with it a responsibility and gravity that may bring sorrows as well as joys; one must be always ready to be martyred for the faith."
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Did it used to be a custom for Polish Catholics to be slapped by the Bishop for their Confirmation?
Pre Vatican II it was the custom for the bishop to tap each confirmed person on the cheek everywhere in the Church, not just in Poland. It was hardly felt. It was not really much of a slap. I know I approached confirmation with a bit of trepidation when I was a child, fearing that slap that never came.
What does a slap on the cheek mean in confirmation?
The slap, often omitted in ceremonies today because of modern sympathies, is to remind the confirmed that he or she must be ready to stay true and defend the Faith even in the face of death. The slap is a grim reminder that the Christian life carries with it a responsibility and gravity that may bring sorrows as well as joys; one must be always ready to be martyred for the faith.
What are the gestures of Confirmation?
During the process of Confirmation. The gestures the Bishop uses are anointing with oil on the forehead of all the people becoming Confirmed, this oil which is called chrism represents the Holy Spirit since oil is one of the Symbols of the Holy Spirit. He also gives a little slap which represents that you have to be manly and mature.
What is the difference between a pin slap and a slap?
you meam a PIMP slap? a pimp slap is with the back of your hand and a slap is with the front of your hand.
How can you slap yourself on the slap?
You can't.
What does slap you silly mean?
It means to slap you continuously, like to slap repeatedly.
When was The Slap created?
The Slap was created in 2008.
If a chicken slaps you what should you do?
You should slap it back! Chickens are jerks and if they slap you, YOU HAVE A RIGHT to slap it back!
Where do slap bracelets get their name from?
You slap them on your wrist which then makes it form into a bracelet, there for it gets the name "slap" bracelet
If a boy gets a tight slap from a girl is it considered inappropriate to slap her back?
.It is romantic to slap her back
Which hurts more a pimp slap or a normal slap?
a pimp slap hurts more then a normal slap the reason it hurts more is because when some pimp slaps u they are wearing a ring and that is why it is called a pimp slap
How many pages does The Slap have?
The Slap has 483 pages.
