Reception

The Local Reception of the Holy Oils Blessed at the Chrism Mass

At the beginning of the Presentation of the Gifts, the oils are carried forward one by one by a representative.

Presenter of the Oil of the Sick:
The oil of the sick.

Priest:
May the sick who are anointed with this oil experience the compassion of Christ and his saving love, in body and soul.

Response:
Blessed be God forever.

Presenter of the Oil of Catechumens:
The oil of catechumens.

Priest:
Through anointing with this oil may our catechumens who are preparing to receive the savings waters of baptism be strengthened by Christ to resist the power of Satan and reject evil in all its forms.

Response:
Blessed be God forever.

Presenter of the Holy Chrism:
The holy Chrism.

Priest:
Through anointing with this perfumed Chrism may children and adults, who are baptized and confirmed, and presbyters, who are ordained, experience the gracious gift of the Holy Spirit.

Response:
Blessed be God forever.