oil of catechumens
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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
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 Charles Michael Baggs
Chrism and the oil of catechumens also are mentioned by many ancient Fathers.
From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Charles Michael Baggs
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
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