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Confirmation
Confirmation is a sacrament of Initiation. The action of Confirmation is anointing with chrism and laying on of hands to receive the Holy Spirit.
Bible References
Matthew 3. 13-17 The Baptism Of Jesus
John 1. 33-34 The Lamb Of God
The dove means the Holy Spirit because when Jesus was getting baptized a dove came and sat on him. Sent by the Holy Spirit.
Fire symbolizes the Holy Spirit in confirmation. It represents being showered by the Holy Spirit and being in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Water symbolizes the water which was used for baptism. The water which was used to wash away all your sins
It means praying for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
The oil symbolizes strength and healing of that candidate being confirmed.