Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

What sacrament can

a dying person

receive?

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Learning Targets:

1. I can define what is a sacrament of the

Anointing of the Sick.

2. I can identify the symbols of the

sacrament.

3. I can reflect on the importance of the

reception of the sacrament.

When Christ sent his disciples out to preach, “they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.”

Mark 6:13

Biblical Source

"Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the lord will raise him up. if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.”

James 5:14-15

Biblical Source

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

•Anoint- came from the Latin
word “ungere” meaning
smear with oil.

•It is administered to bring spiritual and even
physical strength during an illness, especially
near the time of death

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

•Extreme Unction is the other name for this sacrament

On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is

not the healthy who need a doctor, but

the sick. I have not come to call the

righteous, but sinners.“ Mark 2:17

Symbols of the Sacrament

OIL

•symbolizes healing from
illness, cleansing from sin,
and consecration to God.

Symbols of the Sacrament

•THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

•reminds Catholics that their salvation
comes through the cross of Jesus
Christ, and that they are called to
unite their sufferings to those of
Jesus.

Symbols of the Sacrament

•FOREHEAD

•an anointing on the forehead
symbolizes the need to know Christ
and follow him.

Symbols of the Sacrament

HANDS

•the sick people are reminded that they must turn all their activities over to Christ.

Symbols of the Sacrament

LAYING ON OF HANDS

•comforts the sick person but also symbolizes the power of God entering the sick person through the mediation of the priest or the bishop.

What are the symbols of the Sacrament
of Anointing of the Sick?

1. Oil
2. The Sign of the Cross
3. Forehead
4. Hand
5. Laying of Hands

Who can administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?

•Priest
•Bishop

What are the effects of the Sacrament?

• •CCC 1532
  1. Uniting the sick person to the passion of Christ
  2. Strengthen peace and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness
  3. Forgiveness of sins

What are the effects of the Sacrament?

4. Restoration of health and salvation of the soul
5. Preparation for eternal life

Homework: Activity 5 - Journal 3
Please answer it in the Canvas.

• How does the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick offer hope, even in the face of death or severe illness?

• How can you apply the message of renewal and peace that comes from this sacrament to your own life or the lives of others?