Ch. 15: A Gift of Strength

What does the name "Jesus" mean?

• healer

• son of God

• child of Mary

• God saves

Answer explanation

The name "Jesus" means "God saves." The name "Christ" means "anointed." The name "Jesus Christ" shows that Jesus was given a special mission to save us.

Sickness and suffering come from the devil. God is trying to get rid of all sickness and suffering in the world.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Sickness and suffering are not good, but God uses everything, even sickness and suffering, to bring us closer to him.

Which of the following statements about the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is NOT true?

• It can heal the body.

• It takes away sin.

• It gives us strength and courage to accept our sickness.

• It may be celebrated only once.

Answer explanation

The sacrament may be celebrated whenever someone is seriously ill or facing major surgery.

The Anointing of the Sick may be celebrated _____.

• in a church

• in a person's home

• in a hospital

• all of the above

Answer explanation

The sacrament may be celebrated wherever someone who is sick may be suffering. It may be celebrated during Mass or outside of Mass.

In certain cases, the Anointing of the Sick can be celebrated for children.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Children are sometimes afflicted with life-threatening illnesses, and some children face major surgery. These children may be anointed.

_____ should be present during the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick.

• Family and Friends

• only a priest

• only a priest and a doctor

• only a bishop

Answer explanation

The Anointing of the Sick should be celebrated with family and friends present. During the sacrament, everyone will pray for the person who is ill.

The laying on of hands is part of the Anointing of the Sick

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The priest lays his hands on the person in silence.

During the Anointing of the Sick, the person who is ill _______.

• is anointed with the oil of the sick

• is anointed with holy water

• is anointed by the words of the Lord's Prayer

• all of the above

Answer explanation

During the sacrament, the priest anoints the person's forehead and hands with the oil of the sick.

Communion given to someone who is dying is called viaticum.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Communion given to someone who is dying is called viaticum.

Only priests and medical professionals are supposed to ease the suffering of those who are sick.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

ALL Christians are to help those who are suffering. When we help those who are sick and suffering, we are doing the healing work of Jesus.