Anointing of the Sick

faith

Every sacrament is an opportunity to deepen our _________ in God through Jesus

healing

Like the sacrament of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of ____________ .

strength

Through the power of the Holy Spirit and with the support of the faith community, this sacrament helps us to rise with renewed _____________ of body and soul.

separated

Fr. Jeff: I spend half my time when I'm sick wishing people would come and take care of me, ... I get cranky; everything seems to be wrong. I feel __________ from what I'm supposed to be doing; I feel useless.

presence

Sacraments tune up our understanding of God's _________ in our lives.

weakness

Anointing of the Sick make us more aware of God's presence, even in our __________ , and sickness and hurt.

James

In the Letter of ____________ , we read that if someone is sick, someone should send for the elders,...

oil

The community should gather, the sick person should be anointed with ______

his hands upon him (or her)

The priest approaches the sick person and silently lays ________ asking the Holy Spirit to come down and bring strength and healing.

the hands of the sick person

He anoints the forehead and ________ with the Oil of the Sick.

vulnerable

God reaches down and touches that part of the person that is weakest and most _____________ .

do

Our secular world says our dignity is based on what we can produce, what we can ____ .

love

The anointing of the sick sacrament says, "No." That our dignity is based on nothing short of God's _______ for us.

healing

God opens up that whole situation to healing; not just a physical _________ [cure], but a deeper, more profound, more emotional [spiritual] healing.

operation

Today, anyone who is ill—either mentally or physically—may celebrate the sacrament--even those facing a serious _____________ .

death

This sacrament still has a special role in helping a Christian prepare for _________ .

diseases

Jesus called the 12 [disciples] together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure _________

wholeness

Healing is much deeper than just physical healing—it's about _____________

touched

Our dignity does not depend on what we do or what we produce; but in the fact, that ... we are loved, treasured and _____________ by God.