Roman Catholic AnswerThe oil used in the various oils for anointing is pure olive oil. I believe it is purified by the manufacturer from which the diocese purchases it.
The term is "anointing" of the sick, and it is simply putting anointing oil on the person (usually on the head) and then praying for God to heal them.
In the Roman rite, 3 oils are used: Oleum infirmorum or Oil of the sick used in anointing of the sick Oleum catechumenorum or Oil of Catechumens used in anointing people at baptism Oleum Chrisma or Chrism which is used in anointing at confirmation and Holy Orders. All are olive oil with the addition of balsam in Chrism
"Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit" Amen. "May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up." Amen.
It is made from a mixture of oil olives and balsam
An anointment is an act of spreading or smearing something or someone with oil or other liquids.
The biblical anointing are of two kinds , one when a prophet anointed someone with oil to be king in the future , like Samuel did to David. The second oil is used to anoint sick people as well.
Three of the most common annointings are, When one is anointed to a religious calling, anointing a babe at their christening and anointing a sick person so that a blessing may be given. The oil used in these religious anointing is usually Olive Oil, or water in the case of the babe.
Anointing with oil is done as a religious practice in the sacrament of extreme unction.
The use of oil for anointing is done to individuals, placing a spot of oil on the crown of the head. It is not used on worldly things even the home. These are usually consecrated or dedicated. The oil itself is of pure olive oil, which is consectrated and dedicated for the healing of the sick or afflicted. I can find no reference as to consecrating with oil ones home.
Well, I am pentecostal and when the Pastor anoints the sick, he speaks the word of God. Example: Be healed by the power of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus name. And we use some biblical scriptures as well. For we know that in the Word of God, there is power.
Because the apostles did it, (Acts 8.17)