Who Am I???
Bishop John R. Manz
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SymbolSymbols of a s of a BishopBishop
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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
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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 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 and color
show his rank• Shield – where he comes
from, what’s important to him • plow: family began as
farmers• tilma: devotion to Our Lady
of Guadalupe• Motto – expression of his
faith and mission in life• En Tus Manos Encomiendo
Mi Espíritu: Spanish, “Into your hands I commend my spirit”
In 2011, Bishop Manzcelebrated his 15th anniversary
as an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Video with photo slideshow from The Church, The Cardinal and You
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Watch for his facial expressions and posture:
what do they say about him?
What are some What are some of the things of the things bishops do?bishops do?
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Priest
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Praying and
Blessing
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Speakingand
Listening
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Visiting
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Working for
justice
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Confirming!
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 your Holy Spirit upon them to be their Helper and Guide…”
In the Confirmation MassIn the Confirmation Masscontinuedcontinued
•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