There are three oils that are used in various sacraments: Chrism, Oil of Infirm, and the Oil of the Sick. The three oils are all equally important; however, an emphasis of sorts has been placed on the Sacred Chrism and the Oil of Infirm.

The first sacrament, which will be examined, is baptism. The sacrament of baptism is most commonly associated with newborn children. The newborns (or adults) are new members of the Church, and new members of the Body of Christ. As with any sacrament, there is a standard procedure to follow when the sacrament is administered. Oil is not introduced in the Rite of Baptism until after the general intercessions, "...to introduce either the anointing with the oil

Throughout Church history, there has been some form of anointing. The anointing is always to fortify the recipient. Anointing also solidifies the body and soul, which are temples of the Holy Spirit.

"This reality is in fact the grace of the Holy Spirit, whose anointing takes away sins, if any still remain, and the remnants of sin; this anointing also raises up and strengthens the soul of the sick person, arousing a great confidence in the divine mercy; thus sustained, the sick person may more easily bear the trials and hardships of sickness, more easily resist the temptations of the devil 'lying in wait for his heel' (Gen 3:15), and sometimes regain bodily health, if this is expedient for the health of the soul."

"The God of power and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin and brought you to new life through water and the Holy Spirit. He now anoints you with the chrism of salvation, so that, united with his people, you may remain for ever a member of Christ who is Priest, Prophet, and King."

The liturgy of anointing involves several components. The liturgy begins with a litany, followed by the laying on of hands. The celebrant then blesses the oils, and begins the anointing. As the celebrant anoints the ill person's forehead, he says: "May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up." There are several different prayers that the celebrant may say, following the anointing. The prayers vary, depending on why the person was anointed. Reasons for anointing include general, terminal illness, advanced age, prior to surgery, for a child, or for a young person. The liturgy of anointing then concludes with the recitation of The Lord's Prayer.

"Therefore let this be said, which is beyond dispute: in the Latin Church the sacrament of confirmation is conferred by using the sacred chrism or olive oil mixed with balsam and blessed by the bishop, and by the sacramental minister's tracing the sign of the cross on the forehead of the recipient, while the minister pronounces the words from form."

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