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The bishop generally blesses the Holy Chrism along with the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick at a Mass called the “Chrism Mass.” It is usually celebrated during the final days of Lent, or on Holy Thursday, so that the oils are available and fresh for the Sacraments of Initiation during the Solemn Easter Vigil.