17. ACTIONS DONE MEANING
The priest comes to visit the sick person The church is concerned for the sick person
The family and friends of the sick person gather around and Relatives and representatives of the community express their
pray. The acknowledge their sins, ask God’s forgiveness, not concern for the total welfare of the sick person.
only for themselves but also for the one who is suffering
The priest place his hands on the head of the sick person This symbolizes the healing touch of Jesus and the sharing of
his healing Spirit. It also symbolizes the care of God and the
Church for whoever is sick. The priest ask for divine assistance
over the sick person.
The priest anoints with blessed oil the sick person’s forehead The special grace of the sacrament is communicated to the
and hands and says:”Through this holy anointing, may the patient. Oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, of strength, and of
Lord, In His love and mercy, help you with the grace of the Holy health. The anointing of oil and the accompanying the words
Spirit, may the Lord, who frees you from sin, save you and of the priest become sources of encouragement for the sick. It
raise you up. Amen” strengthens them against the temptations of the devil and
frees them from anxiety.
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19. •enlightening then and helping them
face their situation realistically
•helping them discern God’s
will for them
•leading them back to God
•making them realize that after an
illness, there is growth
•do acts thoughtfulness and kindness like
visiting them and sending them cards,
flowers or books
•pray for them
