Notes in CLF 2

The name Jesus means “God saves.” It emphasizes that Jesus is the one who has come to save all. 
- Christ means “anointed.” It shows that God the Father has given Jesus a mission and endowed him with power to save and the
power to heal.
Jesus' whole life was aimed at saving people.
His words and actions are the foundation of the saving grace we now received in the sacraments.
What happens in the Sacrament?
the priest anoints the seriously ill, injured, or the elderly with the oil of the sick.
- The oil of the sick is a special oil used for the Sacrament, it is blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week.
- the person is often offered Holy Communion.
- When a person is dying, the Communion is called viaticum (on the way with you). For a dying person, the sacrament is preparation
for passing over to eternal life.
Anointing sometimes occurs in a church and is given to the sick or elderly in a community setting.
- Often takes place in homes, nursing homes, and hospitals. For example, a person who is going to have surgery may be anointed.
- The sacrament may be received more than once, such as when a sick person's condition worsens.
Jesus healed people according to the Gospels.
Mark 1:41
Moved with pity, he (Jesus) stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.”
Mark 8:23
Putting spittle on his eyes he laid his hands on him and asked, “Do you see anything?”
Mark 6:13
They (the Twelve) drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
Rites
the priest anoints the sick person on the forehead, saying, “Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you
with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
- He also anoints the sick person on the hands, saying, “May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up. Amen.”
The “raising” refers to spiritual healing, as well as any physical healing that may take place.
The Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament through which Jesus gives comfort and strength to the sick and the dying.
The Anointing of the sick is the Sacrament which,
through the laying on of hands,
The prayer of faith, and the
Anointing with blessed oil,
Provides the sick with Christ’s healing grace of the Holy Spirit.
One receives this sacrament when in danger of death from sickness or weakness of old age.
Effects
1. Uniting the sick with the suffering of Jesus.
2. Giving the person strength, peace and courage to endure the sufferings of old age.
3. Imparting the forgiveness of sins.
4. Providing for the restoration of the health.
5. Helping the sick person in preparation for passing into eternal life.
It provides courage, strength, and peace in the face of illness.
It helps the sick person to trust in God no matter what happens.
It gives the sick person grace to unite his or her suffering to the passion of Christ.
It provides physical and/or spiritual healing according to God's will.
It offers necessary graces so that the sick person may prepare for death.
It pours out consolation and hope.
It provides an opportunity for the forgiveness of sins even when the sick person is too ill to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation
As Christians, we are called to give the sick and the elderly our loving care and attention.
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, India - “love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home.”
Symbols
Oil has been recognized from ancient times for its properties of healing and cleansing.
A person who has been anointed with oil is set apart for a special purpose.
In the sacrament, oil symbolizes healing from illness, cleansing from sin, and consecration to God.
he priest or bishop often anoints the sick person's forehead and palms with the sign of the cross, which reminds Catholics that their
salvation comes through the cross of Jesus Christ, and that they are called to unite their sufferings to Jesus.
The forehead is one of the most visible places on the human body. Catholics believe that their faith in Christ should be visible through
actions. An anointing on the forehead also symbolizes the need to know Christ and follow Him. Human hands are often associated
with human activity. When sick people are anointed on the hands, they are reminded that they must turn all their activity over to
Christ. They must place themselves under His will, even if He wills their earthly activity to cease.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:
Who can celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
1.Those who are baptized , 2. Those who have reached the use of reason, 3. Those who are in a state of health that is seriously
impaired by: a: Sickness, b: Wounded, c: Weakness of old age, d: Preparing for surgery.
Scriptural Foundation:
The miracles of Jesus. Vows of the Priest.
Miracles of physical healing Obedience, Poverty & Celibacy
Sight to the Blind [Jn.9:1-12]
Hearing to the Deaf [Mk.7:31-37] Study : A. All the Sacraments except Baptism & Eucharist
Mobility to the Lame [Mt.8:5-11] B. YOUCAT Bk. #’s 203, 205, 208, 247, 258, 244,
Miracles of spiritual healing. 207, 224-226, 241-245, 260,
Samaritan Woman [Jn.4: 30] 262-263, 269
Expulsion of Demons [[Mt.8:28-34]
Woman taken in Adultery [Jn.8:2-11]
Good Thief [Lk.23: 39-43]