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Who Am I?Who Am I?

BishopBishopFrancis J.Francis J.

Kane!Kane!

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Symbols Symbols of a of a

BishopBishop

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Mitre• Sign of a bishop’s authority

• Pointed cap with 2 flaps on the back (lappets)

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• Folds up when not being worn

• Developed from hats worn by Jewish priests and imperial officials in ancient times

Screenshot from Let’s Hear From Bishop Francis Kane, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsYnhaAj_q8

Crozier• Reminds us of the Good Shepherd

(Jesus)

• Hooked at the top like a shepherd’s staff (a “crook”)

• Pointed at the bottom like a rod

• Symbol of prodding the lazy and leading back those who stray

Ring• Symbol of the bishop’s

commitment

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Pectoral Cross• Reminder of Christ’s

suffering

• Worn around the neck, hanging below the heart

• May hang over or be tucked under vestments at Mass

• May be tucked into a pocket when wearing a suit jacket

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Coat of ArmsSymbols chosen by the bishop to represent who he is

•Tassels – number & color show his rank

•Shield – where he comes from, what’s important to him

•Motto – expression of his faith and mission in life

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Laying on of Hands

Anointing with Oil

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What are some of What are some of the things the things

bishops do?bishops do?

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Priest

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Priest

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Praying and Blessing

Photo by Jim Hohner

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Speaking

Listening

http://alumni.depaul.edu Smiling

Teaching

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Giving Giving AwardsAwards

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Confirming!

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In the Confirmation MassIn the Confirmation Mass

• Preaches the Homily (standing or seated catechesis)

• Leads the Renewal of Baptismal Promises

• Calls down the Holy Spirit in the Laying On of Hands“…send upon them, O Lord,

the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete…”

Paraclete:- advocate - helper - comforter

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• Anoints each Candidate with OilBishop: [Confirmation

Name], be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

Candidate: Amen.Bishop: Peace be with you.Candidate: And with your

spirit.• Leads out those Confirmed

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Writing Your LetterWriting Your Letterto Bishop Kaneto Bishop Kane

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Confirmationconfirm

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