15) Symbols of Confirmation

Anointment with chrism

Anointment with chrism means that the confimation candidate has been sealed and strenghtened with the holy spirit. I can relate it to myself by finding things in my life that give me strength such as my friends and family giving me encouraging words. 

A Dove

A dove represents peace and symbolizes the holy spirit. I can relate it to myself by 

dealing with problems in a peaceful or non violent way. 

The laying on of hands

The laying on of hand symbolizes that the holy spirit looking over the candidate with power and blessing. I can relate that to myself by looking over one another, helping when someone needs it, or give someone strength to keep going.