Transcript Young Disciples Formation - Kino Catechetical Institute

Anointing of the Sick and Dying
USCCA Chapter 19
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying
July 21, 2015
1. At the heart of Jesus’ ministry was concern and
compassion for the sick.
a. Jesus healed the whole person, body and soul.
b. Jesus often used touch as the means to heal a person.
c. On the Cross, Jesus gives suffering redemptive power.
Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying
July 21, 2015
1. At the heart of Jesus’ ministry was concern and
compassion for the sick.
d. Christ’s healing work continues through the Church.
Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying
July 21, 2015
2. Jesus continues to touch and support the afflicted in the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
a. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available
to a baptized person who has a serious illness, not just
danger of death.
b. Those who are elderly are encouraged to receive this
Sacrament.
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July 21, 2015
2. Jesus continues to touch and support the afflicted in the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
c. Children should receive this Sacrament if they have
sufficient use of reason.
d. Only bishops and priests may be ministers of this
Sacrament.
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3. The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick includes:
a. A penitential rite.
b. Liturgy of the Word.
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3. The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick includes:
c. The priest laying his hands on the head of the sick
person.
d. Using the Oil of the Sick, the priest anoints the forehead
and hands of the sick person.
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4. For those who are close to death, the Church offers the
Sacraments of Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, and
viaticum (food for the journey), one’s last Holy
Communion.
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5. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
a. May, if it is God’s will, restore the person to health.
b. Provides spiritual healing of peace and courage.
c. Renews our faith in God.
d. Helps us to withstand temptations from the evil one.
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5. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
e. Provides for the forgiveness of sins if he or she was not
able to go to Confession prior to the celebration of the
Anointing of the Sick.
f. Deepens our union with the Passion of Christ.
g. Prepares us for our final journey to the Father’s house.
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July 21, 2015
For Discussion:
1. Read Mark 12:1-12. What strikes you from the passage? How
does Jesus display His authority over both spiritual and physical
suffering?
2. The USCCA challenges Christian Communities to reach out to the
sick and dying, especially those who have no one to comfort them.
What can you do to better reach out to those suffering in these
situations?
3. How can suffering become a time to be more closely united with
Christ in His sufferings?