About Confirmation
Symbols of ConfirmationJesus
In the Gospel we read of Jesus placing his hands on people as a sign of blessing or healing. Fire On Pentecost day the disciples were gathered in one room and the Holy Spirit came in the form of tongues of fire. Fire burns and destroys. Fire warms us and we feel welcome as we gather round it. Wind: Breath of the Spirit Wind is very powerful. Wind is refreshing. Wind is gentle. We cannot see the wind or hold it. With the help of the Holy Spirit we can change our lives. The Holy Spirit refreshes us with new life and God's love. Laying on of the Hands In Old Testament times the laying on of hands was a sign of blessing. It was a sign that the strength and love of God was being communicated through the person who was giving the blessing to the person being blessed. The Sign of Peace When the bishop says ‘Peace be with you’, he is saying on behalf of the community that your child belongs. He/she is one with us, the Church. |
How do we Celebrate ConfirmationThe sacrament of Confirmation celebrates your willingness and desire to continue to grow in your faith, to continue to make time to explore and learn what it means to live as a person of faith. You have been given the light of Jesus revealed at in Scripture and celebrated at Baptism. When you do your confirmation you deepen your faith, make your faith active, discover your gifts and deepen your awareness of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation set you on Catholic Christian path.
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Bible ReferencesTwo Bible references for Confirmation are:
The Peaceful Kingdom Isa 11. 2 The Parable of the Sower Mt 3. 13 -17 |