Anointing of the Sick and Dying

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Anointing of the Sick and Dying

• USCCA Chapter 19
• Monday, November 30, 2020

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November 30, 2020

1. At the heart of Jesus ministry was concern and
   compassion for the sick.

1. Jesus healed the whole person, body and soul.
2. Jesus often used touch as the means to heal a
   person.
3. On the Cross, Jesus gives suffering redemptive
   power.

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November 30, 2020

1. At the heart of Jesus ministry was concern and
   compassion for the sick.

d. Christs healing work continues through the
Church.
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November 30, 2020

1. Jesus continues to touch and support the
   afflicted in the Sacrament of the Anointing of
   the Sick.

1. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is
   available to a baptized person who has a serious
   illness, not just danger of death.
2. Those who are elderly are encouraged to receive
   this Sacrament.

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November 30, 2020

1. Jesus continues to touch and support the
   afflicted in the Sacrament of the Anointing of
   the Sick.

1. Children should receive this Sacrament if they
   have sufficient use of reason.
2. Only bishops and priests may be ministers of this
   Sacrament.

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November 30, 2020

1. The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick
   includes

1. A penitential rite.
2. Liturgy of the Word.

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November 30, 2020

1. 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.
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November 30, 2020

1. 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),
   ones last Holy Communion.

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November 30, 2020

1. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

1. May, if it is Gods will, restore the person to
   health.
2. Provides spiritual healing of peace and courage.
3. Renews our faith in God.
4. Helps us to withstand temptations from the evil
   one.

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November 30, 2020

1. 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
  Fathers house.

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For Discussion

1. Read Mark 121-12. 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?