Anointing of the Sick Study Guide

Ordinary Minister

Priest or Bishop

Extraordinary Minister

None

Required state

Seriously ill, at point of death or before a serious operation or for the elderly whose frailty become more pronounced

Frequency

As often as necessary

Effect

• Sins forgiven

• Unites person w/ the Passion of Christ

• If it is God’s will and best for the salvation of our soul, physical healing

• Preparation to face the final journey (death)

Form

Prayer of the Priest over the sick person for the grace of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins

Matter

Anointing with the Holy Oil and the laying on of the hands by the priest

What do our own sicknesses and suffering help us unite with in a spiritual and sacrificial way?

Christ’s suffering on the Cross - Redemptive Suffering

Under what circumstances is it proper to request to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?

• Sickness or immediately before death

• Seriously ill or for elderly

What healing approaches were used by Jesus?

• Physical cures

• Exorcisms

• Resuscitations

What did Jesus teach regarding care for those who are sick and suffering? (IDK)

Serve God through helping people

Explain the differences between Anointing of the Sick and Extreme Unction

Anointing of the sick is given during illness or for elderly while Extreme Unction is Anointing of the Sick for those confirmed to die soon.

Redemptive suffering

the notion that our sufferings can be offered up as a sacrifice for the grace of others