GESTURES/RITUALS
Laying on of hands (by a Bishop - or a Priest in Eastern Catholic Churches)
It represents the healing touch of Jesus. Also in confirmation the laying of the hands means that you are confirmed.
It represents the healing touch of Jesus. Also in confirmation the laying of the hands means that you are confirmed.
Anointing with Chrism
Chrism symbolizes the anointing by the Holy Spirit.
Chrism symbolizes the anointing by the Holy Spirit.
The Bishop or Priest words "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The sequence of things that will happen on your Confirmation day:
You stand or kneel before the Bishop or Priest
Your sponsor lays one hand on your shoulder and says your Confirmation name
The Bishop or Priest anoints you by using the oil of Chrism to make the sign of the cross on your forehead while saying your Confirmation name and "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"
You respond "Amen"
The Bishop or Priest then says "Peace be with you" You respond "And with your spirit."
You stand or kneel before the Bishop or Priest
Your sponsor lays one hand on your shoulder and says your Confirmation name
The Bishop or Priest anoints you by using the oil of Chrism to make the sign of the cross on your forehead while saying your Confirmation name and "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"
You respond "Amen"
The Bishop or Priest then says "Peace be with you" You respond "And with your spirit."