The Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Chapter 7Chapter 7

““IS ANYONE AMONG YOU IS ANYONE AMONG YOU SUFFERING?”SUFFERING?”

““IS ANYONE AMONG YOU IS ANYONE AMONG YOU SUFFERING?”SUFFERING?”

• The answer for any family or community is yes. Suffering among the gravest problems we face in

life We often ask the questions “Why me?” or “How could

God let this happen?” Become angry with God Become self absorbed

Despite the pain of suffering much good can come from it It can lead one to God As well as a discovery of what is important in life and what is

not

• The answer for any family or community is yes. Suffering among the gravest problems we face in

life We often ask the questions “Why me?” or “How could

God let this happen?” Become angry with God Become self absorbed

Despite the pain of suffering much good can come from it It can lead one to God As well as a discovery of what is important in life and what is

not

Suffering and the Old TestamentSuffering and the Old Testament Sickness was considered a moral condition; a

punishment for their sins Original Sin = transmission of wounded human

nature to all descendants Humans become subject to ignorance, suffering, and

death Became Church doctrine

“Law of Retribution” People who were afflicted was due to theirs or their

families sins People who were healthy and rich were deemed upright

and moral Dismissed by Jesus

Sickness was considered a moral condition; a punishment for their sins Original Sin = transmission of wounded human

nature to all descendants Humans become subject to ignorance, suffering, and

death Became Church doctrine

“Law of Retribution” People who were afflicted was due to theirs or their

families sins People who were healthy and rich were deemed upright

and moral Dismissed by Jesus

TheodicyTheodicy

The theological question that tries to connect belief in God’s justice with the reality that sometimes good people suffer unjustly and die Also the attempt to explain how evil can be present at

the same time that God is omnipotently present Attempts to answer the question of “Why is God

letting this happen?” Defines the issues faced by Job

Job rejects the notion that his suffering is a result of sin and comes to realize that even those who love God the most are subject to suffering

The theological question that tries to connect belief in God’s justice with the reality that sometimes good people suffer unjustly and die Also the attempt to explain how evil can be present at

the same time that God is omnipotently present Attempts to answer the question of “Why is God

letting this happen?” Defines the issues faced by Job

Job rejects the notion that his suffering is a result of sin and comes to realize that even those who love God the most are subject to suffering

CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK

CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Main objective is to unite us to the Passion and Death of Christ Administered by a priest as a representative of the Church Intended for:

Those who re dangerously ill due to sickness or old age May be repeated for those who recover but have illness return

Those who are sick and about to undergo surgery for the sickness

The elderly who may not be sick but become weak Sick children if there is reason Sick people who lose consciousness

If person dies before receiving the sacrament the priest prays for the person, asking God for forgiveness and entrance into the Kingdom but does not administer it.

If unsure if person is dead it is administered conditionally

Main objective is to unite us to the Passion and Death of Christ Administered by a priest as a representative of the Church Intended for:

Those who re dangerously ill due to sickness or old age May be repeated for those who recover but have illness return

Those who are sick and about to undergo surgery for the sickness

The elderly who may not be sick but become weak Sick children if there is reason Sick people who lose consciousness

If person dies before receiving the sacrament the priest prays for the person, asking God for forgiveness and entrance into the Kingdom but does not administer it.

If unsure if person is dead it is administered conditionally

Rite of AnointingRite of Anointing Takes place in communal setting

Hospital, home, church, hospice, etc. Family and friends encouraged to be present

May be for an individual or for an entire group in need of healing

Priest or Bishop wears white vestments If done during Mass it takes place after the homily

Those who are to be anointed are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Penance prior

Consists of eight parts Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Litany or Prayer of

the Faithful, Laying on of Hands, Blessing of Oil, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Anointing with Oil, and Prayer after the Anointing

Takes place in communal setting Hospital, home, church, hospice, etc. Family and friends encouraged to be present

May be for an individual or for an entire group in need of healing

Priest or Bishop wears white vestments If done during Mass it takes place after the homily

Those who are to be anointed are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Penance prior

Consists of eight parts Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Litany or Prayer of

the Faithful, Laying on of Hands, Blessing of Oil, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Anointing with Oil, and Prayer after the Anointing

Introductory RitesIntroductory Rites

Priest greets the sick person as well as the people gathered for support Remembers the words of

the Apostle James “Is there anyone sick among

you?”

Offers penitential rite if confession not made prior

Priest greets the sick person as well as the people gathered for support Remembers the words of

the Apostle James “Is there anyone sick among

you?”

Offers penitential rite if confession not made prior

Liturgy of the WordLiturgy of the Word May consist of:

A first reading (usually Old Testament) A Responsorial Psalm A second reading (usually New

Testament) Gospel acclamation Gospel reading Homily

In cases of necessity the Liturgy of the Word may be considerably shortened Along with act of repentance opens up

the sacrament by calling to mind the words of Christ and awakening the faith of the sick as well as those present

May consist of: A first reading (usually Old Testament) A Responsorial Psalm A second reading (usually New

Testament) Gospel acclamation Gospel reading Homily

In cases of necessity the Liturgy of the Word may be considerably shortened Along with act of repentance opens up

the sacrament by calling to mind the words of Christ and awakening the faith of the sick as well as those present

Litany (Prayer of the Faithful)Litany (Prayer of the Faithful) May be adapted for the particular situation May be adapted for the particular situation

Laying on of HandsLaying on of Hands

An imitation of Jesus who healed many people by laying hands on them or touching them

Priest prays over sick in the faith of the Church Epiclesis: asking for the

sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit

An imitation of Jesus who healed many people by laying hands on them or touching them

Priest prays over sick in the faith of the Church Epiclesis: asking for the

sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit

Blessing of OilBlessing of Oil Done at Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s

Supper Representatives from each parish are in attendance

with Oil of Sick, Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens

Bishop blesses each oil individually In case of necessity any priest may bless the oil

as well using the same words as the bishop

Done at Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper Representatives from each parish are in attendance

with Oil of Sick, Sacred Chrism, and Oil of Catechumens

Bishop blesses each oil individually In case of necessity any priest may bless the oil

as well using the same words as the bishop

Prayer of ThanksgivingPrayer of Thanksgiving

Thanks God for sending His Son to live among us and bring us salvation

Praises Christ for his humility to share in our humanity

Praises the Holy Spirit for healing power Asks God through Christ to heal the one to

be anointed with Holy Oil

Thanks God for sending His Son to live among us and bring us salvation

Praises Christ for his humility to share in our humanity

Praises the Holy Spirit for healing power Asks God through Christ to heal the one to

be anointed with Holy Oil

Anointing with Oil of the SickAnointing with Oil of the Sick

Anoints the sick persons forehead “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in

his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.”

Then anoints the hands of the sick person “May the Lord who frees you from sin save

you and raise you up.”

Anoints the sick persons forehead “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in

his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.”

Then anoints the hands of the sick person “May the Lord who frees you from sin save

you and raise you up.”

Prayer after AnointingPrayer after Anointing

The prayer should be drawn on parts of Scripture that speak of the mystery of human suffering in Christ The sick also encourage to pray alone or with

family members

The prayer should be drawn on parts of Scripture that speak of the mystery of human suffering in Christ The sick also encourage to pray alone or with

family members

Viaticum - “Food for the Journey”Viaticum - “Food for the Journey”

A separate liturgical rite for those who are dying

Considered our “last rites” Eucharist Penance Anointing

Renewal of our baptismal vows Marks the end of our earthly pilgrimage

and prepares us to enter eternal life

A separate liturgical rite for those who are dying

Considered our “last rites” Eucharist Penance Anointing

Renewal of our baptismal vows Marks the end of our earthly pilgrimage

and prepares us to enter eternal life

THE GRACE OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK

THE GRACE OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Not to be considered a magic cure

Cannot expect to be immediately cured of all our ailments

However, miracles have and can occur Important to keep in mind

Healing ALWAYS takes place as a result of the sacrament in some way

Results are tangible and real

Not to be considered a magic cure Cannot expect to be immediately cured of all

our ailments However, miracles have and can occur

Important to keep in mind Healing ALWAYS takes place as a result of

the sacrament in some way Results are tangible and real

The Sacrament is a Particular Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Sacrament is a Particular Gift of the Holy Spirit

The first grace a person experiences is to accept the trials of being sick Gives us strength, peace, and courage to

overcome the trials Our soul is healed, and if it is God’s will also

our body In addition, our sins are forgiven

The first grace a person experiences is to accept the trials of being sick Gives us strength, peace, and courage to

overcome the trials Our soul is healed, and if it is God’s will also

our body In addition, our sins are forgiven

The Sacrament Provides a grace to Unite with the Passion of Christ

The Sacrament Provides a grace to Unite with the Passion of Christ

Suffering is given a new meaning when it connects us to the saving works of Christ Suffering is a result of Original Sin and before Christ

was a very hopeless situation Now we join Christ

Think watching your teammates undergo a punishment for your sake as opposed to you doing it with them

Suffering is given a new meaning when it connects us to the saving works of Christ Suffering is a result of Original Sin and before Christ

was a very hopeless situation Now we join Christ

Think watching your teammates undergo a punishment for your sake as opposed to you doing it with them

The Sacrament Is a Grace for the Church

The Sacrament Is a Grace for the Church

By uniting ourselves to Christ through the Sacrament we witness to the truth of Christ’s Redemption The bonds of the Body of Christ are

strengthened Those outside experience the truth that has

occurred because of your faith

By uniting ourselves to Christ through the Sacrament we witness to the truth of Christ’s Redemption The bonds of the Body of Christ are

strengthened Those outside experience the truth that has

occurred because of your faith

The Sacrament Is a Preparation for the Final Journey

The Sacrament Is a Preparation for the Final Journey

We accept our situation as Jesus accepted his in the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus began to feel sorrow and distress but

after pray became encouraged and accepted his death

Reminds us of our transformation in Baptism and Confirmation Recalls for us that our lives have meaning

and purpose

We accept our situation as Jesus accepted his in the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus began to feel sorrow and distress but

after pray became encouraged and accepted his death

Reminds us of our transformation in Baptism and Confirmation Recalls for us that our lives have meaning

and purpose

HOW WE LIVE THE EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT

HOW WE LIVE THE EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT

Causes us to look at suffering in a new way Move from self-centeredness to God-

centeredness

Causes us to look at suffering in a new way Move from self-centeredness to God-

centeredness

From Self-Centeredness to God-Centeredness

From Self-Centeredness to God-Centeredness

Conversion - abandon ourselves for God Grow in holiness by imitating the same attitude toward

suffering as Christ did Identify with Jesus

St. Therese of Lisieux St. Ignatius of Loyola ***Put away the self that we want and take up the life that we

are called to

Christ = “Anointed One” When we celebrate this Sacrament we are anointed

and joined to Christ

Conversion - abandon ourselves for God Grow in holiness by imitating the same attitude toward

suffering as Christ did Identify with Jesus

St. Therese of Lisieux St. Ignatius of Loyola ***Put away the self that we want and take up the life that we

are called to

Christ = “Anointed One” When we celebrate this Sacrament we are anointed

and joined to Christ

From Self-Centeredness to Other-Centeredness

From Self-Centeredness to Other-Centeredness

Transformation into Christ means that we willingly sacrifice ourselves for others Bring healing to others

We know what it is like to suffering and receive healing

We can share our first hand experience of God’s compassion with others and encourage them in their suffering

Transformation into Christ means that we willingly sacrifice ourselves for others Bring healing to others

We know what it is like to suffering and receive healing

We can share our first hand experience of God’s compassion with others and encourage them in their suffering