Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
Scripture reading, Homily, Renewal of Baptismal vows, intercessions, anointing, laying of hands, & the final Blessing.
Laying of the hands
During Confirmation, the laying of the hands on the head and the anointing of the chrism on the forehead by the priest accurs. The priest usually says "(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)
He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands
Symbols commonly associated with confirmation in Christianity include the dove (representing the Holy Spirit), the cross (symbolizing faith), and the anointing with oil (symbolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit). Additionally, confirmation often includes the laying on of hands by a bishop or priest, representing the transmission of spiritual gifts and blessings.
The laying on of hands to baptize with the Holy Spirit. This signifies membership in a church.
Yes, the laying on of hands and anointing with oil are seen as practices in some Christian traditions to invoke the presence and power of the Holy Spirit for healing, blessing, and empowerment. They are symbolic acts that represent an impartation of the Spirit's presence to the individual being touched or anointed.
Benjamin W. Morris has written: 'Confirmation, or, The laying on of hands'
Currently the rituals involved the Bishop imposing his hands on the confirmand and anointing their head with Sacred Chrism.
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.
Liturgy of the Word Rite of Confirmation (conferral of Sacrament by Bishop) Liturgy of the Eucharist If you wanted to divide it into more parts, you would either have to name the specific actions in the confirmation part, or break out individual parts of the Liturgy of the Word, or the Liturgy of the Eucharist.