Theology Unit 7: Reconciliation/Anointing of the Sick

concupiscence

the natural inclination to turn away from god, or sin

grace

he free and undeserved love of god that makes reconciliation possible

penitent

person receiving reconciliation

contrition

perfect: i want god back

imperfect: im doing this for other reasons

ex. "someone's mad at me that's why"- imperfect

absolution

gift of pardon from sin and peace (act of the priest)

penance

spiritual HW the priest gives the penitent

mortal sin

complete break from god

venial sin

harm but not a complete break with god's relationship

anointing

pouring the oil on the sick, bringing HS on them

viaticum

for those who are about to die, this is what they receive as their anointing of the sick, this is their last eucharist

"reconciliation"

eyelash to eyelash again with god

the chosen links to reconciliation (mary magdalene episode)

mary spoke eyelash to eyelash with jesus when he called her to follow him again, even after her relapse, shows us how god always meets us halfway

venial vs. mortal sin

venial is a slight break from god where mortal sins are horrible and completely break our relationship with god

mortal sin requirements

grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent

priest's role in reconciliation

to act as christ in forgiving our sins

prep for reconciliation

examination of conscience before we enter reconciliation

forms of penance

prayer, works, offerings, volunteer

anointing of the sick effects

unite us, give strength, forgives our sins, sometimes can actually physically heal

anointing of the sick ritual

anointing our forehead and hands with oil

who should receive anointing of the sick

dangerously ill, reoccurring illness, serious surgery, old age, age of reason, and unconscious people who would want to receive it if they were awake