The Meaning of the Chrism Mass of the Catholic Church

Hong An ( DNUM_ADZAEZCABJ 16:56

(Baonghean.vn) - The Chrism Mass, also known as the Chrism Mass, is usually celebrated on Holy Tuesday, usually taking place in April every year, before Easter (a celebration of Jesus' resurrection, on a day in April (the first Sunday after the full moon).

The Chrism Mass is known as a special occasion, which commemorates God's celebration of the sacrament of Priestly Ordination for the growth of the Church.

Đại lễ Truyền Dầu ở giáo đoàn Vinh. Ảnh: conggiao.info
During the Chrism Mass, there will be a procession of incense, the Cross - candles, and the Gospel book. Photo: conggiao.info

During this Mass, the priests attending will renew their ordination promises before the diocesan Bishop regarding their responsibility to serve the Church, vowing to follow the example of God and the Saints in the Church to build the Church to grow and become stronger. At the same time, the diocesan Bishop, as the celebrant, will perform the rite of consecrating the Holy Oil, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Oil of the Sick for use in various purposes.

Toàn cảnh Đại lễ Truyền Dầu ở giáo đoàn Vinh. Ảnh: conggiao.info
Panoramic view of the Chrism Mass at Vinh diocese. Photo: conggiao.info

In particular, Holy Oil (SC - Sanctum Chrisma) will be used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the consecration of altars in churches; Oil of Catechumens (OS - Oleum Sanctum or Oleum Catechumenorum) is used when celebrating the Baptism rite for new converts attending Catholic catechism classes. Oil of the Sick (OI - Oleum Infirmorum) is used to anoint the sick with the hope that God will comfort the sick, relieve pain and bring about positive changes in health.

Dầu bệnh nhân (OI  - Oleum Infirmorum), Dầu Thánh (SC - Sanctum Chrisma), Dầu Dự tòng (OS - Oleum Sanctum hay Oleum Catechumenorum).
Oil of the Sick (OI - Oleum Infirmorum), Holy Oil (SC - Sanctum Chrisma), Oil of Catechumens (OS - Oleum Sanctum or Oleum Catechumenorum). Photo: conggiao.info

In Vinh Diocese, the Chrism Mass was solemnly celebrated with the participation of many priests and parishioners, presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese.

During the Chrism Mass, there will be a procession of incense, the Cross - candles, and the Gospel book; the Bishop will bless the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and the Holy Chrism. The priests attending will renew their promises made at their ordination to express their obedience, to accompany, and to collaborate with the Bishop of the Diocese in the tasks assigned to them.

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