1291. A custom of the Roman Church facilitated the development of the Western practice: a double anointing with sacred chrism after Baptism. the first anointing of the neophyte on coming out of the baptismal bath was performed by the priest; it was completed by a second anointing on the forehead of the newly baptized by the bishop.101 The first anointing with sacred chrism, by the priest, has remained attached to the baptismal rite; it signifies the participation of the one baptized in the prophetic, priestly, and kingly offices of Christ. If Baptism is conferred on an adult, there is only one post-baptismal anointing, that of Confirmation.
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195. What else does “the communion of saints” mean?
127. What are the signs that bear witness to the Resurrection of Jesus?
338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
345. What is required when one of the spouses is not a Catholic?
56. How do we collaborate with divine Providence?
21. What is the importance of the Old Testament for Christians?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
