AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2024)
Jun 24, 2024
17:26
Snipd AI
Fr. Mike discusses the differences between Eastern and Western traditions in Confirmation. He also explores the symbolism of oil and anointing in the sacrament, highlighting the spiritual significance and historical development of these practices.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The differences in Confirmation traditions between East and West stem from historical and logistical reasons.
- Anointing with oil in Confirmation symbolizes cleansing, strengthening, and embodying Christ's mission in believers' lives.
Deep dives
Historical Development of Confirmation
Confirmation in the early church was often celebrated together with baptism, forming a double sacrament according to Saint Cyprian. The West separated the sacraments due to logistical constraints, while the East continued to unite them. In the Latin Church, confirmation was reserved for the bishop, highlighting the connection between the individual Christian and the bishop.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode