fire the dove
Tongues of fire
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit Appeared in the Form of Tongues of Fire. Since the Confirmation candidate receives the Holy Spirit on his/her Confirmation, the Flame is the symbol that is used.
um.... i don't know? it might be the cloud, the dove, fire and wind ,water or anointing with oil
To signify the Fire Of the Holy Spirit.
Christians use flames as the symbol of Pentecost because the Bible describes the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles in the form of "tongues of fire." This event occurred on the day of Pentecost, as recorded in the book of Acts. The flames represent the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts bestowed upon believers.
The koala is often used as a symbol on fire emblems in Australia.
Fire is often used in religion as a symbol of purification, or punishment.
symbol of the Holy Ghost and used especially in representations of our Lord's Baptism and the Pentecost. It also symbolizes the release of the soul in death, and is used to recall Noe's dove, a harbinger of hope.
Schuyler Rhodes has written: 'Pentecost fire' -- subject(s): Sermons, Bible, Pentecost season
Because on the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit Came down from Heaven, in the form of a Rushing Wind.
Pentecost was the birth of the church. Also, Jesus used Pentecost to give Believers the Holy Spirit.