The 3 Holy Oils of the Catholic church

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The 3 Holy Oils

The Church has three holy oils. They are distinguished by their blessing. The most solemn of the three blessings is the one for the oil called Holy Chrism. Holy Chrism is the oil used in the Sacrament of Confirmation; it is also used in the Sacrament of Holy Orders to ordain priests (presbyters and bishops), and in the dedication of church buildings and other solemn blessings.

The other two holy oils are the Oil of the Sick which is used in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to bring healing and strength, and the Oil of Catechumens which is used to strengthen and purify those preparing for Baptism. The three oils are often kept in the baptismal area of the parish church in a case or cabinet called an ambry.

The Mass during which these oils are solemnly blessed by the bishop is called the "Chrism Mass." It is usually celebrated during the final days of Lent so that the oils are available and fresh for the Sacraments of Initiation during the Solemn Easter Vigil.

[Lorenzo]

Thank You Manay Tess. I always see elderly women receiving oils for the sick during morning mass and or receiving them in vials for distribution.
These bring peace to those who are infirm and dying. Let them go in Christ...

[taga tigbao]

Salamat sa info. Additional knowledge ni.