Silver vessels containing sacramental oils are displayed during the
Chrism Mass in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, April 17, 2025. Photo:
CNS photo/Lola Gomez The Church makes use of three holy oils: the oil of the sick, the oil of the catechumens and the holy chrism oil. The first two are blessed, and the bishop consecrates the third, ordinarily during the annual chrism Mass. Each has a distinctive purpose in the Church. Oil of the sick The oil of…
