Editing Maundy Thursday (section)

====Chrism Mass====
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[[File:P Villanueva Messe im Lateran.jpg|thumb|right|Chrism Mass in the [[Lateran Basilica]]]]
The Chrism Mass is a religious service held in Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and Anglicanism.<ref name="ELCA2013">{{cite book|title=How is oil used in worship?|year=2013|publisher=[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]]|language=en|page=2|quote=This service, also called a Chrism Mass, is held during Holy Week and presided over by a synodical bishop. At this unique liturgy, the blessing of oil is coupled with a renewal of vows for rostered leaders. The traditional day for this service is Maundy Thursday).}}</ref><ref name=Tennessee>{{cite web | url = http://edtn.org/chrism-mass-2017 | title = Chrism Mass 2017 | work = The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee | access-date = 13 April 2017 | archive-date = 13 April 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170413153130/http://edtn.org/chrism-mass-2017/ | url-status = dead }}</ref>

Maundy Thursday is notable for being the day on which the Chrism Mass is celebrated in each [[diocese]]. Usually held in the diocesan [[cathedral]], it is generally held on the morning of Maundy Thursday, but may in some dioceses take place on another day during Holy Week.<ref>[http://catholicexchange.com/what-is-the-chrism-mass Saunders, William. "What is the Chrism Mass?", ''Arlington Catholic Herald'', March 23, 2017]</ref> The Mass is a celebration of the institution of the priesthood.<ref name="ELCA2013"/><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.themonitor.com/article_8d0fa9c4-1f2e-11e7-bbf9-c313ec45cbb7.html | title =What is the Chrism Mass? | work =The Monitor | location = McAllen, Texas | date = April 11, 2017}}</ref>

During the Mass, those present are called to renew their baptismal promises. Priests/ministers and deacons also reaffirm their ministry by renewing the promises made at their ordination.<ref name=Jalbert>{{cite web| url = https://www.catholicnh.org/worship-and-sacraments/faith/worship/chrism | last = Jalbert | first = Jason | title = Chrism Mass | work = Diocese of Manchester (New Hampshire)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Chrism Mass | work = Cathedral of St. Mary's, Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana | date = April 4, 2017 |url=https://dol-in.org/news/chrism-mass | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170413153251/https://dol-in.org/news/chrism-mass |access-date=13 April 2017 | archive-date = 13 April 2017 }}</ref> The Mass takes its name from the blessing of the [[Chrism|holy oils]] used in the sacraments throughout the year, which are then given to priests to take back to their parishes.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nola.com/religion/index.ssf/2017/04/chrism_mass_to_be_celebrated_a.html  | last =Chatelain | first =Kim | title =Chrism Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral | work =Times-Picayune | date =April 11, 2017}}</ref>

The service is a 1967 restoration of the rite recorded in the early 200s by the historian [[Hippolytus of Rome|Hippolytus]] who writes of a ceremony taking place during the Easter Vigil at which two holy oils were blessed and one was consecrated. In the decree renewing this rite [[Pope Paul VI]] said, "The Chrism Mass is one of the principal expressions of the fullness of the bishop's priesthood and signifies the closeness of the priests with him."<ref name=Baltimore>{{cite web |  title = Chrism Mass | work = Catholic Review | publisher = Archdiocese of Baltimore | date =  March 27, 2008 | url = https://www.archbalt.org/about-us/our-bishops/cardinal-obrien/articles/chism-mass.cfm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170413153522/https://www.archbalt.org/about-us/our-bishops/cardinal-obrien/articles/chism-mass.cfm |access-date=13 April 2017 | archive-date = 13 April 2017 }}</ref>

The Holy Oils are:
* [[Chrism]] – used in the sacraments of [[Baptism]], [[Confirmation in the Catholic Church|Confirmation]] and [[Holy orders in the Catholic Church|Holy Orders]], as well as for the consecration of altars and the dedication of churches.<ref>{{cite web |  url = http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/Events/2017/album-chrismmass.aspx |  title = Chrism Mass 2017 |  work = St. James Cathedral, Seattle |  date = April 6, 2017}}</ref>
* the [[oil of catechumens]] – also used in the sacrament of Baptism, and
* the oil of the sick – used in the rite of the [[Anointing of the Sick]]

The oil of the catechumens and chrism are used on the upcoming [[Holy Saturday]] at the [[Easter Vigil]], for the [[baptism]] and [[confirmation]] of those entering the church. While the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick, are simply "blessed," the Sacred Chrism is "consecrated,". Holy chrism is a mixture of olive oil and balsam, an aromatic resin. Balsam is poured into the oil, which gives it a sweet smell intended to remind those who encounter it of the "odor of sanctity" to which those who are marked with it, are called to strive.<ref name=Jalbert/>

With respect to Anglicanism, the 1979 ''[[Book of Common Prayer]]'' (p.&nbsp;307) calls for chrism to be consecrated by the bishop. In many dioceses, the consecration of chrism by the bishop may be done at a service of reaffirmation of ordination vows during Holy Week. During the Chrism Eucharist, the Bishop will bless the oils used throughout the next year for baptisms and healing. In addition, the Bishop and clergy in attendance will reaffirm their Ordination Vows.<ref name=Tennessee/>