Test on Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Coined phrase “wounded healers”-

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Anointing of the sick primarily meant physical healing-

FALSE

Writing response law of retribution-

apocalyptic writings

Venial Sin-

A less serious sin that weakens but does not destroy your relationship with God.

Mortal Sin-

A grave (serious) sin that completely breaks your relationship with God. Requires full knowledge, serious matter, and full consent

Social Sin-

Sin that affects groups or society, where systems or structures harm others (ex: oppression, injustice).

Seal of Confession-

The absolute secrecy a priest must keep about anything confessed. A priest can never reveal sins confessed, under any circumstance.

Sin of Omission-

Failing to do something good or necessary (what you should have done but didn’t).

Sin of Commission-

Doing something wrong or sinful knowingly (actively choosing to sin).

Reconciliation-

The sacrament that restores our relationship with God and the Church after sin; it means “coming back together.”

Penitent-

The person who confesses sins, is sorry, and desires forgiveness and reconciliation.

Penance/Satisfaction-

The actions given by the priest to repair harm caused by sin and help restore the relationship with God.

Absolution-

The prayer and blessing by the priest where God forgives sins through the Church.

matter recon

Matter- Three Acts of the Penitent

1. Contrition (being truly sorry)

2. Confession (telling sins to the priest)

3. Satisfaction (doing penance to repair harm)

Form recon

“...I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Minister of recon-

A priest or higher (acting in the person of Christ / in persona Christi)

how often one can receive it recon-

As often as needed (At least once a year)

Early Church recon-

Public and very strict penance, Serious sinners entered “Order of Penitents”, Reconciliation often only once in a lifetime

7th Century recon-

Private confession begins, Irish monks/priests hear individual confessions, Practice spreads throughout Church

End of Middle Ages recon-

Confession becomes structured with penitential books, Focus on rules and assigned penances, Seal of confession becomes formalized

Early 20th Century recon-

Pope Pius X encourages frequent Communion and confession, Focus shifts toward regular reception, not fear

Vatican II recon-

Emphasized God’s mercy and reconciliation, Focus on healing relationship, not punishment, Communal and personal renewal emphasized

1. Individual confession (ordinary form)

• Private confession to priest

• Most common form

2. Communal service with individual confession

• Group prayer + individual confession

• Common during Advent/Lent

3. Communal absolution (rare)

• Used only in emergencies or grave necessity

Who and what does sin harm?

• God (breaks relationship with Him)

• Yourself (damages your soul and conscience)

• Others (hurts relationships and community)

• The Church (weakens the Body of Christ)

Who did Jesus give the power to administer this sacrament to?

• Jesus gave this power to the Apostles after His Resurrection.

• Key Scripture: John 20:22–23

• Through apostolic succession, bishops and priests continue this ministry today.

Job –

In the Old Testament, Job suffered greatly even though he was innocent. His story shows that suffering is not always a punishment.

Wounded Healers –

A modern idea meaning people who have suffered themselves can help and heal others in a deeper way because they understand pain.

Law of Retribution –

An Old Testament belief that good things happen to good people and suffering happens to bad people. Each instance of suffering resulted from a specific sin

Extreme Unction –

“last anointing" The old name for the Anointing of the Sick (it used to be mainly given at the moment of death).

Oil –

The sacred oil (Oil of the Sick) used in the sacrament to anoint the person.

Council of Trent –

Church council that clarified that Anointing of the Sick can be done by priest or higher

Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) –

Taught that this sacrament is not only for the dying, but also for anyone seriously ill or weakened.

• extreme euncition, not only for death

Apocalyptic –

A way of thinking about suffering and the end times, often focused on hope that God will win in the end.

Redemptive Suffering –

The idea that suffering can be united with Jesus’ suffering and can have spiritual meaning and value.

Matter annoint

The oil (Oil of the Sick) and the laying on of hands

form annoint

The words of anointing (the priest prays and anoints the person)

minister annoint

A priest or bishop only

how often annoint

more than once

What kind of healing does the sacrament provide?

It provides both spiritual and sometimes physical healing.

Most importantly, it gives:

• Peace and strength

• Forgiveness of sins (if needed)

• Courage to face illness or suffering

• Closeness to God

• Sometimes God also grants physical healing, but the main focus is spiritual healing.

How is the community a part of this sacrament?

• The sick person is not alone; the Church prays for them

• Family and parish often support and accompany them

• It reminds us that we are all part of the Body of Christ

• The priest represents the whole Church when he prays

Old Testament (Law of Retribution):

People often believed illness was a punishment for sin.

Job challenges this idea:

He suffers even though he is innocent, showing suffering is not always punishment.

Jesus’ teaching:

Jesus rejects the idea that all suffering is caused by sin.

He teaches that:

• God can bring good even from suffering

• Illness is not a punishment

• He brings healing, mercy, and hope

• Suffering can be united with God’s saving plan

How can suffering bring us to a new life?

• It can bring us closer to God through prayer

• It can help us grow in patience, faith, and compassion

• Through redemptive suffering, we can unite our pain with Jesus’ Cross

• It can help us understand others who suffer (like “wounded healers”)

• It reminds us that eternal life with God is our ultimate hope

Who can receive the sacrament recon

• Seriously ill (not only dying)

• Facing major surgery

• Elderly and weakening in health

• Experiencing serious physical or mental illness

It is not only for the last moments of life anymore (thanks to Vatican II).