Samuel was the last and greatest judge.
Samuel�s mother promised him to God before his birth.
Hannah, Samuel�s mother, left him at the temple after dedicating him to God.
He was given difficult tasks from God.
One task was to tell Eli, his teacher and a priest, that he was not being a good father.
Eli�s sons were speaking poorly about God.
God said he would punish Eli�s sons for their sins.
Eli�s sons were killed in a battle in which the Ark of the Covenant was taken.
Eli was so upset that fell off his chair, broke his neck, and died.
Samuel was then made judge of Israel.
In his old age, Samuel appointed his sons as judges.
They were not good leaders.
The people requested kings.
At first, Samuel said no.
After praying with God, he chose a king.
Saul was chosen the first king.
He was anointed king by Samuel.
Later in his rule, Saul did not rule in the ways of God.
God then sent an evil spirit that filled Saul.
It made him angry and moody.
His servants felt music would soothe him.
David, a sheperd boy, played harp to calm Saul.
David eventually became the second king.
Rite � the words and actions used in a religious ceremony
Anointing � pouring or rubbing of oil used in rites
Chrism � sacred oil used in sacramental anointing
Chrism is made from vegetable oil, olive oil, and perfume.
Chrism is used during Baptism, Confirmation, and Ordination of Priests and Bishops.
On Holy Thursday a special mass is held in each diocese to consecrate the chrism.
This is called a Chrism Mass.