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oil of catechumens

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noun

  1. holy oil used in baptism, the ordination of a cleric, the coronation of a sovereign, or in the consecration of a church.


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A. The holy oils are used as follows: The oil of the sick is used for Extreme Unction and for some blessings; the oil of catechumens is used for Baptism and Holy Orders.

From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous

The oil of catechumens is blessed and saluted in like manner: and the procession returns to the sacristy; in the mean time the bishop concludes the mass; and thus this solemn rite terminates.

From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael

Chrism and the oil of catechumens also are mentioned by many ancient Fathers.

From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael

A. Three holy oils are used in the Church, namely, the oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and holy chrism.

From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous