Why does the Bishop slap confirmands?
July 3, 2008
Q: When Bishop Bena was here to confirm and receive new members, he slapped each new confirmand on the cheek. Why did he do that?
A: The slap on the cheek reminds us that we will always face tribulation in this world.
With the empowerment of the Holy Spirit at confirmation, we can face whatever comes our way.
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Do unconfirmed member children take communion in the Anglican Church?
Pam,
Thank you for this question.
Father Chip has answered your question in a separate post found here: Do unconfirmed member children take Communion?