Anointing of the Sick

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Anointing of the Sick is a Sacrament of what?

1. Initiation
2. Healing
3. Holy Orders
4. Love

Anointing of the Sick

Reconciliation

What causes sickness?

Genesis 1 - 1st Book of Bible

A glorious picture, where life was characterized by blessings and everything was working according to God’s plan. J Thus “God saw all that he had made and it was very good” (Genesis 1:31). This confirms that both humanity and creation were not designed for either sickness or death, but for the good. 

What went wrong? 

Genesis 3 presents an unfortunate scenario where humanity falls into sin and disobedience. So God justly punished humanity for their disobedience. To the woman, he said “I will greatly increase your pain in childbearing,” and to the man, “Cursed is the ground because of you, in pain, you shall eat of it all the days of your life” (Genesis 3:16-18). (Original Sin)

What is 1 Biblical reason as to why people get sick?

Other reasons for sickness

• Sickness can be the consequence of having committed sin (Drunkeness, gluttony). 
• Sickness can be the discipline of the Lord. (Believers)
• Sickness can be the means of the judgment of God. (non-believers)
• Sickness can be used to reveal God's glory.

Why do we heal the sick? 

Mark 16:18 Jesus commands his disciples to preach, teach, and to heal 

Luke 9:1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Matthew 10:1 He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. 9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

Sacrament of Healing

1. The sacrament of healing continues the ministry of Christ. 
2. Strengthens our faith in God and Jesus when we are sick or dying. 
3. Gives us hope and courage. 

Who performs the anointing?

1. Your grandma
2. Priest or Bishop
3. Your teacher
4. Justin Beiber

Who can receive the anointing of sick?

1. Christians that are healthy people
2. Atheists that are ill.
3. Christians that are ill or their health is impaired.
4. Atheists that are healthy.

When can it be celebrated?

• During times of illness
• During times of suffering
•  During times of recovery
• During times of dying

How to request an anointing? 

1. Call your parish.
2. Ask for an anointing.
3.  Be part of the anointing of your loved one. 

How does the priest perform an anointing of the sick? What does he do?

What's the difference between Anointing of the Sick and Last Rites?

What are the two Sacrament of Healing?

1. Reconciliation and Baptism
2. Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
3. Reconciliation and Communion
4. Anointing of the Sick and Marriage

What does viaticum mean?

1. the Latin word for provision for the journey into the next life
2. ceremony after marriage
3. a synonym for the vatican
4. love