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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
Holy oil used in confirmation and certain other sacramental celebrations as a sign of consecration and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Specification 3.1.2.4 · Paper 1
Revise: Incarnation, Grace and the Seven SacramentsIn the Western Catholic rite, the person’s forehead is anointed with chrism, accompanied by the words “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”. Catholics believe that a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit deepens the person’s relationship with Christ and the Church, strengthening them to witness to their faith.
Specification 3.1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
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Consecrated oil used in anointing, including in Confirmation.
The bishop anoints the person's forehead with chrism, making the sign of the cross. The oil signifies being strengthened and consecrated for Christian life, while the cross identifies the person with Christ. Prayer and the laying on of hands express the giving of the Holy Spirit.
