Anointing of the Sick and Dying USCCA Chapter

Anointing of the Sick and Dying USCCA Chapter 19 Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 1. At the heart of Jesus’ ministry was concern and compassion for the sick. a. Jesus healed the whole person, body and soul. b. Jesus often used touch as the means to heal a person. c. On the Cross, Jesus gives suffering redemptive power.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 1. At the heart of Jesus’ ministry was concern and compassion for the sick. d. Christ’s healing work continues through the Church.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 2. Jesus continues to touch and support the afflicted in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. a. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available to a baptized person who has a serious illness, not just danger of death. b. Those who are elderly are encouraged to receive this Sacrament.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 2. Jesus continues to touch and support the afflicted in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. c. Children should receive this Sacrament if they have sufficient use of reason. d. Only bishops and priests may be ministers of this Sacrament.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 3. The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick includes: a. A penitential rite. b. Liturgy of the Word.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 3. The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick includes: c. The priest laying his hands on the head of the sick person. d. Using the Oil of the Sick, the priest anoints the forehead and hands of the sick person.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 4. For those who are close to death, the Church offers the Sacraments of Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, and viaticum (food for the journey), one’s last Holy Communion.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 5. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: a. May, if it is God’s will, restore the person to health. b. Provides spiritual healing of peace and courage. c. Renews our faith in God. d. Helps us to withstand temptations from the evil one.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 5. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: e. Provides for the forgiveness of sins if he or she was not able to go to Confession prior to the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick. f. Deepens our union with the Passion of Christ. g. Prepares us for our final journey to the Father’s house.

Session 6: Anointing of the Sick and Dying 05 January 2022 For Discussion: 1. Read Mark 12: 1 -12. What strikes you from the passage? How does Jesus display His authority over both spiritual and physical suffering? 2. The USCCA challenges Christian Communities to reach out to the sick and dying, especially those who have no one to comfort them. What can you do to better reach out to those suffering in these situations? 3. How can suffering become a time to be more closely united with Christ in His sufferings?