Laying on of hands

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 4: Laying on of HandsPre-Confirmation 2012-2013

What is the meaning of laying on the hands in the rite of Confirmation?

Epiclesis The prayer of Invoking the Holy Spirit

During your Confirmation the Church prays that:• Your life will be a living sacrifice to God• You will be transformed more deeply in the image

of Christ• You will grow in love for the Church• You will participate in the Church’s mission

What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit you will be given during

Confirmation?

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1) Wisdom2) Understanding3) Right judgment4) Courage5) Knowledge6) Reverence7) Wonder and awe

Courage

Knowledge

Reverence

Right Judgment

Understanding

Wisdom

Wonder & Awe

Review

• In Chapter 4 you explored the biblical and Church traditions of the laying on of hands. You have learned about the significance of this ritual and how it calls down the Holy Spirit upon you. The process of your being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit has already begun in your Baptism and had been ongoing through the regular reception of the Eucharist.

Homework

• Ask your Confirmation sponsor or parent the following question. Please write down their answer and bring it to our next class:

–How have the Gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthened you to be a witness of Christ?