Catechism Paragraph

¶ 1242

In the Liturgy of the Eastern Churches, the post-Baptismal Anointing is the Sacrament of Chrismation (Confirmation). In the Roman liturgy the post-Baptismal anointing announces a second anointing with sacred chrism to be conferred later by the Bishop Confirmation, which will as it were "confirm" and complete the baptismal anointing.

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