2006-08-26 01:30:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The oil is a sign of the sacrament. The kings of Israel were annointed with oil.
Confirmation recalls the baptismal promises- and the confirmand was also anointed at baptism.
Anointing is a physical sign of the selaing with the Holy Spirit.
2006-08-28 15:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil is a symbolo of being sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Uil used to be used as a medicine because once it was applied to the skin, it did not wash off. The same applies for the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
2006-08-26 02:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it's chrism (oil and balm) You are chrismated you are Christs.
It's a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
2006-08-26 01:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by zorro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋