Anointing of the sick is a sacrament administered by a priest to those who are gravely ill or near death. It involves anointing the forehead and hands with blessed oil while praying for healing, forgiveness of sins, strength and preparation for death. Its effects include union with Christ's suffering, peace and courage during illness, and sometimes restoration of health or removal of punishment due to sin.

1. Chapter 14Anointing of the Sick

2. Definition: –noun Roman Catholic Church . a sacrament consisting of anointment with oil and the recitation of prayer, administered by a priest to a person who is very ill or dying.Provided by Dictionary.com

3. Anointing of the sick is a Sacrament of healing

4. How it is celebratedAdministered by a Priest or BishopPrincipal elements are the laying-on of hands, prayer said over the person requesting the special grace, and the anointing of the forehead and hands with olive oil which has been blessed by a bishopIn emergency a vegetable oil may be used when blessed by a preist

5. Effects of the SacramentsUnion of the sick person to the Passion of Christ for his own good and the good of the Church;Strength, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age;Forgiveness of sins and of penalty for sin if the person is sorry for his sins and unable to receive the Sacrament of Penance;Restoration of sanctifying grace if sorrow for mortal sin is present; Effects of the Sacraments

6. Effects of the Sacraments cont.Restoration of health if it is good for the salvation of the person’s soul;Preparation for passage to eternal life;Reproduction or removal of all temporal punishment due to sin when the ill person is properly disposed.

7. Recipients of the SacramentsIs this a life-threatening or grave disease?Is the person about to undergo surgery for a serious illness?Is the person of advanced age?Has a fatal illness become more serious?

8. why do we accept suffering?We have original sin and actual sin.We are fallowing Jesus’ model.By accepting suffering for the wellbeing of others, we imitate the loving Jesus, who accepted suffering for our salvation.When we accept our own suffering, we help to spread our own.

9. Why do we visit the sick?We support the sick by visiting them.The sick person can open up.We can help the sick person through their illness.

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11. Information From:Socías, James. Introduction to Catholicism: a Complete Course. Woodridge, IL: Midwest Theological Forum, 2009. Print.