Popular in Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox
churches - where child and infant baptism takes place
Confirmation of the candidate's receipt of the Holy Spirit
Nota:
Normally conducted by Bishop, though may vary
Done in many different ways
Nota:
-Laying of Hands
-Anointment of Candidate with oil
Seen as a method of passage
through to 'full Christian Discipleship'
Some believe that Jesus introduced confirmation when he
promised to send another counsellor to empower or bear
witness (to help) his disciples
Nota:
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
Information sourced from:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/ritesrituals/confirmation_1.shtml
on 30/04/2013
Catholic/Orthodox
Usually baptised as infants - even before the baby
understands what it is to be a disciple of Jesus
Nota:
Confirmation performed at a later stage - at approximately 14 yrs of age
Baptism can be seen as the 'access point' as well as conversations with the priest, etc.
One of seven sacraments
what is it and how does it connect
with Rite of Baptism