HOUSTON - Yesterday, Catholics from all around the Archdiocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, which was celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo.
Held every year during Holy Week, the Mass is one of the most solemn and significant events of the liturgical year. At the Mass, priests from parishes from all over also renew their priestly promises.
As part of the Church’s preparation for Easter, the sacred oils are blessed and consecrated for the celebration of the Sacraments throughout the upcoming year. At the end of Mass, the oils will be presented to and received by all parishes of the Archdiocese.
These holy oils — the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the holy Chrism — are used in the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
