Can someone please tell me what happens with the oil and the candle at baptism?
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. For anything concerning the Catholic religion, a good place to begin is with the Catholic Encyclopedia:
1. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02258b.htm
2. http://www.americancatholic.org/features/Sacraments/Baptism.asp
Certainly! During the sacrament of baptism in the Catholic Church, oil is used to anoint the person being baptized. There are two types of oil used: the oil of catechumens and the sacred chrism.
The oil of catechumens is used before the actual baptism and is applied to the person's chest. It is used to strengthen the person and protect them from evil influences.
The sacred chrism is used after the baptism and is applied to the person's forehead. It is a sign that the person is now anointed and belongs to Christ. The use of sacred chrism symbolizes the sealing of the Holy Spirit upon the newly baptized person and their incorporation into the Church.
If you are looking for more detailed information about the role of oil in baptism, the Catholic Encyclopedia and the American Catholic website can provide you with in-depth explanations.
You can find information about the Catholic Encyclopedia here:
1. Visit the website http://www.newadvent.org.
2. Search for "oil in baptism" or "baptism" in the search bar on the top of the page.
3. Click on the search result that best matches your query.
You can find information about the American Catholic website here:
1. Visit the website http://www.americancatholic.org.
2. Look for the "Features" section on the homepage.
3. Click on the "Sacraments" option.
4. Look for the section on "Baptism" and click on it.
By following these steps, you can access reliable sources that will provide you with more information about the oil used in baptism.