Oils used in religious ceremonies

[Giggly_Giraffe]

Baptism: when & how is oil used in Baptism Today.
Easter Vigil: when & how is oil used today?
Sunday Mass: do they bring oils up every mass? If so, why? What type of oils?
Anointing of the Sick: again, how do oils (type ,usage, symbolism ect) play a part.
Vocation: Priests & Marriages … Is there oils used here?

Is incense really just burning oils?

 

[PaulfromIowa]

Sunday Mass: do they bring oils up every mass?

Is incense really just burning oils?

The answer to both of those questions is no.

There are 3 types of sacramental oils:

catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-use-of-sacramental-oils.html

catholicdoors.com/misc/holyoils.htm

 

[Errham]

Is incense really just burning oils?

Well, sort of. Church incense is usually frankincense, sometimes combined with other resins, that have been infused with essential oils which give them their respective “theme” smells.