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Sacraments of Healing. What is a Sacrament?. A Sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus to give inward grace. This grace is given through the Holy Spirit. There are seven Sacraments. The Seven Sacraments. Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism Eucharist Confirmation
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What is a Sacrament? A Sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus to give inward grace. This grace is given through the Holy Spirit. There are seven Sacraments.
The Seven Sacraments Sacraments of Initiation: • Baptism • Eucharist • Confirmation Sacraments of Healing • Anointing of the Sick • Reconciliation Sacraments of Vocation • Marriage • Holy Orders
Sacraments of Healing • Anointing of the Sick • Sacrament of Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick • Where does Anointing of the Sick come from in the New Testament? • Where did this Sacrament originate?
Anointing of the Sick • Scripture: Mark 6:13 “They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. “
Anointing of the Sick Scripture: Epistle of James "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven".
Anointing of the Sick This Sacrament may be received during times of sickness in your life (more than once). What is needed for this Sacrament? • Holy Water • Oil • Host (Body of Christ) • Reading from the Gospels
Oil for anointing Readings from the Gospels Pyx (container for host)
Anointing of the Sick What actions are used in this Sacrament? Anointing Laying on hands
Anointing of the Sick • Anointing: the hands and forehead of the sick person are anointed with olive oil. • Laying on of hands: the priest lays his hands over the head of the sick person and prays for them.
Anointing of the Sick Stole worn by the priest for this Sacrament.
Anointing of the Sick What are the benefits of this Sacrament? 1. It unites the sick person with the passion of Christ. 2. It brings spiritual/physical strength and peace, and courage to suffer the illness. 3. For the forgiveness of sins. 4. It is prayer for restoring good health. 5. It is preparation for passing to eternal life.
Anointing of the Sick • When a person is dying, or in danger of dying, the priest administers the Last Rites (also called Viaticum): • Sacrament of Reconciliation • Sacrament of the Eucharist • Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Sacrament of Reconciliation • This Sacrament is also called the Sacrament of Penance. • The Forgiving Father / The Prodigal Son shows what happens in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Other Reconciliation Stories in the N.T. • The Story of Zacchaeus • The Sower • The Good Shepherd
Penance makes things right. • This might be to say a prayer OR • It might be to make amends. For example if you disobeyed your mum or day, you might be asked to do something for them without being asked.
Steps of Reconciliation 1 Examination of conscience (before going to Reconciliation) 2 Greeting 3 Sign of the Cross 4 Scripture: Father may read from the Scriptures. 5 Confession: Confess our sins. 6 Penance: Priest will counsel us, then give us penance. 7 Act of Contrition: Express sorrow. 8 Absolution: Father forgives us in the name of God. 9 Thank Father and go and ‘do’ your penance.
Examination of Conscience - 1 • Do we take time out to pray and worship God? • Do we show respect for our parents and teachers by doing what we are asked to do and speaking respectfully? • Do we speak about God and our church with respect and reverence? • Do we respect others by treating them kindly? • Do we speak and act honestly? • Do we choose to be peacemakers rather than troublemakers? • Do we share and respect our belongings and other people’s things? • Do we give some of our money and time to the poor, the sick and the hungry?
Examination of Conscience - 2 Have I failed to love and obey God? • …. by deliberately using the name of God or Jesus without respect. Have I failed to love my neighbour as myself? • …..by not obeying my mum and dad, ….. my teachers. • …..by losing my temper and being nasty. • …..by fighting or swearing. • …..by being selfish or unkind. • .…by picking on other children. • ….by stealing or breaking other peoples things deliberately. • ….by telling lies.
Act of Contrition O My God, I am very sorry I have sinned against you, because you are so good, and with your help, I will not sin again.
Absolution Father forgives us our sins in the name of God.