[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

chrism \chrism\, n. oe. crisme, from as. crisma; also oe.
   creme, fr. of. cresme, like the as. word fr. ll. chrisma, fr.
   gr. ?, fr. ? to anoint; perh. akin to l. friare, fricare, to
   rub, skr. gharsh, e. friable, friction. cf. chrisom. gr.
    r. c. church?s
   1913 webster
   1. olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the
      bishop on maundy thursday, and used in the administration
      of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.
      1913 webster

   2. the same as chrisom.
      1913 webster
see also:
chrisom 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

chrism
     n : a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and
         balsam syn: chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oil
see also:
chrisom sacramental oil holy oil 

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CHRISM: CHRistians In Secular Ministry
...CHRISM is an association for all Christians who see their secular employment as a primary.....To foster these aims CHRISM publishes a quarterly journal and occasional papers, holds an.....The fundamental aims of CHRISM are: To help ourselves and others and others to celebrate..
http://www.chrism.org.uk/, score=100, date indexed=October 5, 2005, 1:10 pm

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Chrism
...That chrism may serve as valid matter for the Sacrament of Confirmation it must consist of.....In its primitive meaning the word chrism, like the Greek chrisma, was used to designate.....The early councils of the Church have also references to chrism as something set apart for..
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03696b.htm, score=94, date indexed=October 6, 2005, 9:22 am

Chrism Mass - Bulletin Insert from Modern Liturgy 4/97
...Since the bishop is the only minister in the diocese who may consecrate chrism, this Mass.....The Mass of Chrism gathers the faithful of the diocese at their mother church with their.....chrism for baptism, confirmation, the ordination of priests, and the consecration of..
http://www.rpinet.com/ml/2403bi1.html, score=60, date indexed=March 29, 2005, 10:10 am

F3NR15+CHR15M
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http://www.sciencegirlrecords.com/cf/, score=45, date indexed=October 5, 2005, 2:44 am

Chrism Mass
...The holy Chrism Oil is used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Ordination of a.....The blessed oils from this Chrism Mass will be distributed to all parishes and missions in.....Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese are invited to attend the Chrism Mass, Thursday..
http://www.archdpdx.org/newsrel/chrism.html, score=45, date indexed=April 1, 2005, 6:50 pm

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http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerouser?cmd=viewprofile&id=3935, score=42, date indexed=July 9, 2005, 6:36 pm

It's Catholic | Definition: Holy Chrism
...The bishop generally blesses the Holy Chrism along with the Oil of the Catechumens and the.....HOLY CHRISM.. Holy Chrism is the oil used in the Sacrament of Confirmation; it is also used in the.....Chrism Mass.” It is usually celebrated during the final days of Lent, or on Holy Thursday..
http://www.disciplesnow.com/catholic/html/article120.html, score=36, date indexed=May 13, 2005, 3:56 pm

zchrism
...The Anglican church completely rejected the use of chrism oils at the Reformation, but it.....On the medieval seven sacrament fonts at Westhall and Great Glemham, the chrism oils can.....On other fonts, the chrism oil is held in a deacon's hand. The chrism cloth, a white garment used in baptism, is shown on the font at..
http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/zchrism.htm, score=33, date indexed=June 11, 2005, 8:01 am

Chrism Mass to be celebrated April 7
...During the Chrism Mass, holy oils, to be used during sacramental anointings at parishes.....Also at the Chrism Mass, jubilarians of the diocese will be recognized by the bishop.....Chrism Mass. Father Canary has served as rector of Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Ill..
http://www.catholic-doc.org/miscellany/1998/0498-chrs.html, score=32, date indexed=April 2, 2005, 2:46 am

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