Who Am I? Who Am I? Bishop Bishop Joseph Joseph Perry! Perry! - - PDF document

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Who Am I? Who Am I?

Bishop Bishop Joseph Joseph Perry! Perry!

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Symbols Symbols

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Bishop Bishop

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Mitre

• Sign of a bishop’s

authority

• Pointed cap with 2

flaps on the back (lappets)

• Folds up when not

being worn

• Developed from hats

worn by Jewish priests and imperial officials in ancient times

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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 his vestments at Mass

• May be tucked

into a pocket when wearing a suit jacket

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Coat of Arms

Symbols chosen by the bishop to represent who he is

• Tassels – number &

color show his rank

• Shield – where he

comes from or 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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Investigating Investigating possible saints possible saints

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Cause for the beatification and sainthood of Servant of God

• Fr. Augustus

Tolton

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Smiling Speaking

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Confirming!

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In the Confirmation Mass In the Confirmation Mass

• Preaches the Homily (standing
• r 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

In the Confirmation Mass In the Confirmation Mass

continued continued

• Anoints each Candidate

with Oil

Bishop: [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 Letter Writing Your Letter to Bishop Perry to Bishop Perry

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Confirmation confirm

conferm comfirm conform