DSC_0302 by Gonzague Bridault on Flickr. The Bishop or priest then gently strikes each candidate on
DSC_0302 by Gonzague Bridault on Flickr. The Bishop or priest then gently strikes each candidate on the cheek, symbolizing that the Christian is now a soldier for Christ and must endure suffering and the persecution that comes from conflict with the world. A hymn might now be sung if the candidates are numerous. Source: http://www.fisheaters.com/confirmation.html -- source link
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