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Because the Sacrament of Confirmation is a young person's commitment to the Holy Faith. It is far more important for the bishop rather than the priest to administer this Sacrament. The only other Sacrament where it is the role of the Bishop to administer is that of 'Holy Orders,' which ordains men into the priesthood.
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∙ 8y agoThis sacrament is called Baptism, after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize (Greek baptizing) means to "plunge" or "immerse"; the "plunge" into the water symbolizes the catechumen's burial into Christ's death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as "a new creature.
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∙ 10y agoBecause the Bishop represents the Apostles.
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∙ 10y agoAs a reminder of our Baptismal promises.
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∙ 10y agoTo bless the candidate.
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Why can a Bishop give the Holy Spirit at Confirmation?
Because a Bishop has the fullness of the priesthood of Christ, he, alone, can administer all the sacraments, and is empowered by the Holy Spirit to complete baptism with confirmation.
Who is ordinary minister of confirmation'?
Only the Bishop can do the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Why is the bishop head of confirmation?
Because of the fact that the young person is making an adult decision to remain a loyal member of the Church, it is the role of the Bishop to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation, which is when the young person receives the Holy Spirit..Catholic AnswerThe Bishop is the ordinary minister of confirmation. A priest may perform confirmation in certain specific circumstances, with his Bishop's permission and using Sacred Chrism consecrated by him.
What power does a bishop have that a priest does not?
Quite a few, actually, but the two best known are: A Bishop can confirm and ordain. A priest cannot administer ordination and can only administer confirmation under certain circumstances with a Bishop's permission. Also, a Bishop is considered the primary exorcist, priests can only exorcise if they have been appointed by the Bishop.
What is the matter minister and form in confirmation?
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.
May a deacon administer sacrament of confirmation?
No, a deacon administers the sacrament of Baptism. Deacons can reside over a Marriage Ceremony as the official 'Witness'. This is because only two lay people can administer the sacrament of Marriage.
What is the sacrament administered by the bishop?
As clerics, deacons are required to say the Liturgy of the Hours daily; Deacons, like bishops and priests, are ordinary ministers of the Sacrament of Baptism and can serve as the church's witness at the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, which the bride and groom administer to each other.
Who performs confirmation?
Catholics perform confirmation. Also, Lutherans do. This is done by the bishop or pastor.
How many of the seven Catholic sacraments could a parish priest adminster?
Roman Catholic AnswerSix: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Matrimony, Anointing. Any priest may administer these sacraments if he is properly licensed by a Bishop. A priest (parish or otherwise) is incapable of ordination. This is reserved to the Bishop. Confirmation is normally reserved to a Bishop except under particular circumstances.
Who minster confirmation?
bishop
What sacraments can a priest perform?
Priests administer the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation (confession), the Holy Eucharist, and Anointing of the Sick. They officiate at Matrimony (although it is the couple themselves who actually administer the sacrament to each other). Holy Orders is reserved to bishops only, who are the normal ministers of Confirmation as well. However, priests can serve as the ministers of Confirmation with permission of the bishop.
Who can administer the sacrament of Holy Orders to a priest?
The sacrament of Holy Orders can be administered to a priest by a bishop who has the authority to ordain priests within the Catholic Church.
