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Religion Final Contuined...........................
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9th Grade
01/07/2010

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what led to the development of the sacrament? (CONFIRMATION)
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The move to baptize infants rather than adults who went through a period of discernment/education before processing their faith. Separation of the gifts of the holy spirit from baptism of an infant to a separate sacrament when the child is older and more aware of what they are receiving and what is expected of them.
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what is the essential symbol?
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The essential symbols of Confirmation are the anointing, the laying on of the bishop’s hands, and the words “Be sealed with the gift of the holy spirit.”
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what is the symbolic action?
Definition
  The symbolic action is making sign of cross on forehead with the Chrism and saying “I confirm you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
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