Regarding baptism, St. Hippolytus in the Apostolic Tradition spoke of an anointing after the actual baptism with the “oil of thanksgiving.”  Similarly, right after the actual baptism in the present rite, the priest anoints the person on the crown of the head with chrism, saying, “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin and given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit.  He now anoints with the chrism of salvation.  As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may you live always as a member of His body, sharing everlasting life.  Amen.”

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Bishop anoints the forehead of the candidate with chrism saying, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Holy Chrism is also used in the Sacrament of Holy

Orders.  In the ordination rite of a priest, the bishop anoints with chrism the palms of each new priest.   In the ordination rite of a bishop, the consecrating bishop anoints the head of the new bishop.

Finally, Holy Chrism is used in the dedication ceremony of a church.  Here the bishop anoints the altar, pouring holy chrism on the middle of the altar and on each of its four corners.  It is recommended that the bishop anoint the entire altar.  After anointing the altar, he anoints the walls of the Church in twelve or four places marked by crosses.