- Whether this sacrament should be given to man on the forehead?
Whether this sacrament should be given to man on the forehead?
Objections
❌ Objection 1 : It seems that this sacrament should not be given to man on the forehead. For this sacrament perfects Baptism, as stated above (Question [65], Articles [3],4). But the sacrament of Baptism is given to man over his whole body. Therefore this sacrament should not be given on the forehead only.
❌ Objection 2 : Further, this sacrament is given for spiritual strength, as stated above (Articles [1],2,4). But spiritual strength is situated principally in the heart. Therefore this sacrament should be given over the heart rather than on the forehead.
❌ Objection 3 : Further, this sacrament is given to man that he may freely confess the faith of Christ. But "with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation," according to Rm. 10:10. Therefore this sacrament should be given about the mouth rather than on the forehead.