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These objects are blessed with chrism and the oil of catechumens (“CAT-uh-KEW-men’s”) on Easter and Pentecost. They’re not relics, but Benedict XIII’s Memoriale Rituum was part of a 13th-century movement to sequester these objects to stymie beliefs about their magical powers. In an Anglican rite using these objects, a small group responds to questions with answers like “I renounce them” and “I submit to Christ.” Small examples of these objects called stoups are used to perform the sign of the cross. These objects, generally located near the narthex in Catholic churches, are traditionally eight-sided as a reference to performing the brit milah eight days after birth. These objects are most often used by denominations that practice affusion or aspersion. (-5[1])For 10 points, name these objects that hold the water used in baptism. ■END■ (0[1])

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