Signs and symbols- confirmation:
There are many signs and symbols in Confirmation including:
Laying of the hands- Calls down the power of the Holy Spirit.
Oil of Chrism- Strengthening of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Sign of Peace- Sign of unity.
Scripture References:
- Acts 19:5-6 The people of Ephesus were baptized in Christ, but Paul laid hands on them to seal them with the holy spirit. The sealing refers to the sacrament of Confirmation.
- Eph. 1:13 Paul writes that the baptized Ephesians were sealed with the promised holy spirit, in reference to confirmation.
Laying of the hands- Calls down the power of the Holy Spirit.
Oil of Chrism- Strengthening of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Sign of Peace- Sign of unity.
Scripture References:
- Acts 19:5-6 The people of Ephesus were baptized in Christ, but Paul laid hands on them to seal them with the holy spirit. The sealing refers to the sacrament of Confirmation.
- Eph. 1:13 Paul writes that the baptized Ephesians were sealed with the promised holy spirit, in reference to confirmation.