Chrism Mass | March 26, 2024
The Chrism Mass highlights ministry. A bishop's apostolic ministry is extended symbolically by the chrism clergy use in baptism and other rites. Clergy also may take fermentum (consecrated Eucharistic bread) as a sign of the communion of the diocese. The cleric's ministry is reaffirmed by renewal of vows made at ordination. The laity's ministry is reaffirmed by renewal of the Baptismal Covenant.