Who Am I???

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