The symbolic anointing of "confirmation" with oil The objective of this thesis is the total understanding of the practice of anointing, of the use of oil in that process and the meaning of the practice. First, a description of why the practice is performed, followed by revelation of why the oil and its desired effect in the physical and spiritual realms. The genuine importance of being anointed, as expressed in the Old Testament, is a guaranteed Deliverer under the title of Messiah and the manner of his anointing is described as profound, with the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament, Jesus of Nazareth is shown to be the Messiah or Christ or Anointed One of the Old Testament and the chronicle reality of his being anointed with the Holy Spirit is stated and recorded. Christ was anointed as prophet, cleric, and ruler. (www.biblestudytools.com) Anointing oil is the substance to be poured or spread, typically based on olive oil, used as a practice by the utilitarian according to the typical. Initially it was produced as a custom of different groups of people mainly from the Near East. However, the question remains as to why he must skillfully handle the anointing oil as expressed in the book of Scripture and why it is depicted as a medieval function in high dignitaries. The pre-baptismal anointing with the OIL of the catechumens means purification and fortification; the anointing of the annihilated communicates recovery and comfort. The post-baptismal anointing with holy chrism in Confirmation and nomination is an indication of sanctification. With Confirmation, Christians, that is, anointed people, participate even more totally in the mission of Jesus Christ and in the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which He is filled, so that their life radiates "the scent of Christ". «[2 Cor 2,15.]» Catechism of Catholics