Anointing of the SickOur Lords Healing Touch

Adam Huertazuela
Jan Joel Lucero
Jerald Liwag Danielle Anne Reodica

Mary Gabrielle Reyes

Frederick Solis

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Interview with Fr. Joselito Santos

Introduction
All sacraments heal in some way. For example:

Marriage heals self-centeredness

Confirmation heals the fear of witnessing to Christ

Penance/Reconciliation heals our sinfulness

But this Sacrament of Anointing is healing in a special sense: it brings

Christs compassionate loving healing to bear on those suffering
serious sickness (cf. CCC 1499).

By healing we do not necessarily mean a cure or the eradication of the

disease or defect, which the medical profession pursues.
While some
diseases and evils may be incurable in the medical sense, there can be
healing by holistic care that touches the body, soul, and spirit of the
sick person (cf. 1 Thes 5:23).
Healing, then, means the process by which persons are helped to realize their
full potential before God and their fellow men and women. The Good News is
primarily about healing, not cure in the current medical sense.

Anointing of the Sick

In this chapter well study anointing of

the sick by discussing suffering, sickness
and death and Jesus help in all of these;
by briefly looking at the history, meaning
and the ritual of the sacrament; and by
discussing how we might live the
sacrament in our own lives.

Definition

TheAnointing of the Sickis one of the seven Catholic

sacraments. According to Catholic doctrine, this sacrament serves
as a channel for special graces from God that comfort and heal,
physically and/or spiritually, people who are seriously ill and in
danger of death.

The sacrament of the sick- anointing- is a sign of comfort,

peace, hope and solidarity with others.

It also provides a winning attitude- the heart and victory of

Jesus Christ in the most painful of human situations: serious
illness and near-death.

Biblical Verses
James 5:14-15
Is there anyone sick among you? He should ask for the
presbyters of the Church. They in turn are to pray over him,
anointing him with oil in the Name (of the Lord). This prayer
uttered in faith will reclaim the one who is ill, and the Lord will
restore him to health. If he has committed any sins,
forgiveness will be his.

Biblical Verses
Mark 6:56
And wherever he wentinto villages, towns or countrysidethey
placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them
touch even the edge of his cloak,and all who touched it were healed.
56

Biblical Verses
Mark 7:31-37
Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man
Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyreand went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galileeand into the
region of the Decapolis.
31

There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk,and they begged
Jesus to place his hand onhim.
32

After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the mans ears. Then he
spitand touched the mans tongue.
33

He looked up to heavenand with a deep sighsaid to him,Ephphatha!(which meansBe

opened!).
34

35

At this, the mans ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone.But the more he did so, the more they kept talking
about it.37People were overwhelmed with amazement. He has done everything well, they said.
He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.
36

Biblical Verses
Luke 14:1-6
Jesus at a Pharisees House
One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,he was
being carefully watched.
1

There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body.

Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law,Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or
not?
3

But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his
way.
4

Then he asked them,If one of you has a child [a]or an ox that falls into a well on the
Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull it out?
5

And they had nothing to say.

Biblical Verses

Mark 6:13
They drove out many demons and
anointed many sick people with oiland
healed them.
13

Background/History
NEW TESTAMENT TIMES.
1.

Jesus. People came from all over to be cured by Jesus and Jesus
responded to the many request for healing (Mk 6:56). We have
already seen examples of Jesus healing ministry in the previous
section. We also saw that Jesus gave his power of healing to the
disciples who exercised this power even while Jesus was with
them (Mk 6:13).

Background/History
NEW

TESTAMENT TIMES.

II. Early Church.

This chapter began with an important quote from the Epistle of James.

In it, we find ample evidence that the early Christian community had a ceremony very
similar to our current rite of the anointing of the sick. We should note two other
significant things.

First, this action of anointing the sick was performed by the official church through the presbyters
(another term for priests). Therefore, these anointing may very well be considered sacraments.

Second. The anointing of the sick was connected the sacrament forgiveness of sin. In a sense this
sacrament completes the sacrament of reconciliation. In a time of crisis, the person can rely
on the church to offer prayer, love and the forgiveness of Christ. As a person prepares for possible
death, a time of great loneliness, he or she can experience oneness with the Christian community
as it offers strength and reconciliation.

Background/History
B.
.

THROUGH THE AGES

First to fifth centuries.

There is not much evidence discussing this sacrament in the early years.
However, this much can be said:

There was no formal rite

The oil was blessed by the official church and was used to anoint sick. The
theme of physical as well as spiritual healing was stressed.

Sixth to eighth centuries.

Although the oil was blessed by bishops or priests (soon only by the
bishop), laymen and laywomen sometimes took the oil home to use when
they were sick and administered the sacrament themselves.

The oil was generously applied to the ailing or injured part of the body. If
the sick person had a more general illness, the head, breast or shoulders
were anointed. If the theme of sin and forgiveness were to be stressed, the
organs of the sense were anointed because these were considered the
gated of sin.

Background/History
III.

MIDDLE AGES

The anointing became much more ritualized. Only priests were supposed to
administer the anointings. This also meant that they had to be much more
available to minister to the sick.

The sacrament was associated more and more with those who were in extreme
danger to death. As such, the sacrament was frequently called extreme
unction: (the last anointing) or by the term sacrament of the
departing. This association minimized the use of the sacrament for the sick
as it was more and more reserved just for the dying.

Vatican II stated Extreme Unction, which may also and more properly be
called Anointing of the Sick, is not a sacrament intended only for those who
are at the point of death. Hence, it is certain that as soon as any of the faithful
begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, this is already a
suitable time for them to receive this sacrament (Sacrosanctum Concilium,
#73).

Background/History
IV.

COUNCIL OF TRENT TO 20TH CENTURY

The theology of this important council set the basic tone for the churchs
practice until recent times. This theology is summarized here:

Although the sacrament is discussed by Trent in the context of a dying

Christian, the administration of the sacrament is not limited to those
who are at the point of death.

The sacrament has these purpose and effects:

Strengthens and comforts the sick person during the trials of illness.

Brings both spiritual and physical healing.

Wipes away sin.

Finally, Trent teaches firmly that this anointing of the sick is truly a
sacrament (against the Reformers who denied)

Symbols
Candles.

Traditionally, one or two candles are part

of the Sick Call Set, and the candles
are lit at the time of the priests arrival.

It is Christ who is the Light of the

World (John 8:12; 12:46).

By lighting the candles, the faithful

acknowledge and welcome Christ
present in the Eucharist, which is
often given at the time of anointing, as
well as Christ present in the person of
the priest who represents Jesus, the
Divine Physician (Matthew 9:12; Mark
2:17;
Luke
4:23;
5:31).

Symbols
A cross or crucifix.

A cross or crucifix is another part of the

Sick Call Set, and it is customary to
have one on display at the time of
anointing.

The sick join themselves and their

sufferings to the passion and death of
Christ (No. 1499, Catechism of the
Catholic Church).

St. Paul explained, If we only suffer

with him, so that we might be glorified
with him (Romans 8:17); and St. Peter
re-echoed, Rejoice to the extent that
you share in the sufferings of Christ, so
that when his glory is revealed, you
may also rejoice exultantly (1 Peter
4:13).

Symbols
An oil
OI.

stock

or

the

letters

OI stands for oleum infirmorum,

the oil of the infirm, the sacred olive
oil used to anoint the sick.

Artistically, it may be shown as a

pitcher, vial, bottle or metal oil
stock.

The oil represents Jesus healing

grace.

The Twelve used oil to anoint the

sick, and many were cured (Mark
6:13).

Symbols
A stole.
The stole is the symbol of the
priesthood, and it is the
priest (or a bishop), and only a
priest, who is the minister of
the sacrament of anointing.

Symbols
A cup or chalice.

A cup is a symbol of the suffering

of the sick person.

Jesus asked James and John if they

could drink from the cup of suffering
(Matthew 20:22,23; Mark 10:38,39);
and Jesus asked his heavenly father
if he could be spared his cup of
suffering (Matthew 26:39; Mark
14:36; Luke 22:42; John 18:11).

Those who request the sacrament of

anointing have been given a share
in the cup of suffering, and they
hope to receive divine assistance as
they endure their affliction.

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Who Can Receive This Sacrament?

Any baptized Catholic who has reached the age of reason

(usually around seven years old) can receive this sacrament
if he or she is gravely ill and in danger of death.

Many Catholics also request the Anointing of the Sick before

major surgery.

Elderly Catholics who are experiencing the frailty and health

challenges of old age are also welcome to receive the
Anointing.

The sacrament may be received more than once, even

during the same illness if it progresses in seriousness.

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

Matter: Anointing with Oil
Form: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love
and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen
May the Lord, who frees your spirit from sin, save you and
raise you up. Amen."

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

Greeting. The priest greets the sick person and offers Gods peace. He
may sprinkle the room with holy water. He then reminds those present of
the words of the apostle James concerning prayer for the sick, faith, healing
and forgiveness (Jas 55:13-16). The sick person is entrusted to the Lord.

Penitential rite. The priest conducts a penitential rite similar to the one
used at Mass. He then reads a brief scripture passage and may or may not
give an explanation of its meaning. This is followed by a number of petitions
for sick.

Laying-on of hands. The laying-on of hands is done in silence.

Anointing of the sick person. Today the anointing is on the forehead and
the hands. The priest says:
Through his holy anointing
May the lord in his love and mercy help you
With the grace of the holy spirit. Amen.
May the lord who frees you from sin
Save you and raise you up. Amen.

Conclusion. The priest offer a special prayer appropriate to the sick

persons condition. All present recite the Our Father and, if the sick person
is able to do so, he or she receives holy Communion. The rite concludes
with a special blessing for health, strength, and endurances.

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LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION

The priest shows the Eucharistic Bread to those present saying:
This is the Lamb of God
who takes away the sins of the world.
Come to me all you that labor and are burdened
and I will refresh you.

The sick person and all who are to receive communion say:
Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word and I shall be healed.
The Body of Christ[Latin:Corpus Christi]
The sick person answers:Amen.
Then the priest says:The Blood of Christ
The sick person answers:Amen,and receives communion.
Others present who wish to receive Communion then do so in the usual way. After the conclusion of
the rite, the priest cleanses the vessel as usual.

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

SILENT PRAYER
Then a period of silence may be observed
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
The priest says a concluding prayer.
Let us pray.
Pause for silent prayer, if this has not preceded
All-powerful God,
through the paschal mystery of Christ your Son
you have completed the work of our redemption.
May we, who in these sacramental signs
proclaim his death and resurrection,
grow in the experience of your saving power.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R.Amen.

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

CONCLUDING RITE
BLESSING
The priest blesses the sick person and the others present, using one of
the following blessings. If, however, any of the Blessed Sacrament
remains, he may bless the sick person by making a sign of the cross with
the blessed sacrament, in silence.
May the Lord be with you to protect you.
R.Amen.
May he guide you and give you strength.
R.Amen.
May he watch over you, keep you in his care, and bless you with his
peace.
R.Amen.
May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son,+and the Holy Spirit.
R.Amen.

Effects of the Sacrament

According to Catholic doctrine, the Anointing of the Sick
affects the sick person in the following ways:

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.

SUMMARY

Gods concern for the entire human person is sacramentalized in Christian

ministries to peoples bodily well being.

The sacramental liturgy of anointing of the sick is a focal expression of this

concern. Quite recently the understanding and practice of this rite have
shifted. Not too long ago, the liturgy was called and actually was a
sacrament of extreme unction, a rite performed when a Christian was on
the point of death.

Now the rite is used more broadly, for any reason serious situation of
illness, as a help to the individual in dealing with the personally damaging
effects of the sickness and suffering. The name is appropriately changed to
sacrament of anointing.

The purpose of this liturgy is to sacramentalize both the support of

the Christian community and the faith witness of the suffering
person.

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The Code of Canon Law

THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE
SICK (Cann. 998 - 1007)

Can. 998 The anointing of the sick, by which the Church

commends the faithful who are dangerously ill to the
suffering and glorified Lord in order that he relieve and save
them, is conferred by anointing them with oil and
pronouncing the words prescribed in the liturgical books.

The Code of Canon Law

CHAPTER I. THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT
Can. 999
In addition to a bishop, the following can bless the oil to be used in the
anointing of the sick:
1. Those equivalent to a diocesan bishop by law;
2. Any presbyter in a case of necessity, but only in the actual celebration of
the sacrament.
Can. 1000
1. The anointings with the words, order, and manner prescribed in the
liturgical books are to be performed carefully. In a case of necessity,
however, a single anointing on the forehead or even on some other part of
the body is sufficient, while the entire formula is said.
2. The minister is to perform the anointings with his own hand, unless a
grave reason warrants the use of an instrument.

The Code of Canon Law

CHAPTER I. THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT
Can. 1001
Pastors of souls and those close to the sick are to take care
that the sick are consoled by this sacrament at the
appropriate time.
Can. 1002
The communal celebration of the anointing of the sick for
many of the sick at once, who have been suitably prepared
and are properly disposed, can be performed according to the
prescripts of the diocesan bishop.

The Code of Canon Law

CHAPTER II. THE MINISTER OF THE ANOINTING OF THE
SICK
Can. 1003
1. Every priest and a priest alone validly administers the
anointing of the sick.
2. All priests to whom the care of souls has been entrusted
have the duty and right of administering the anointing of
the sick for the faithful entrusted to their pastoral office.
For a reasonable cause, any other priest can administer
this sacrament with at least the presumed consent of the
priest mentioned above.
3.

Any priest is permitted to carry blessed oil with him so that

he is able to administer the sacrament of the anointing of
the sick in a case of necessity.

The Code of Canon Law

CHAPTER III. THOSE ON WHOM THE ANOINTING OF THE
SICK IS TO BE CONFERRED
Can. 1004
1.

The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful

who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger due to
sickness or old age.

2.

This sacrament can be repeated if the sick person, having recovered,

again becomes gravely ill or if the condition becomes more grave during
the same illness.

Can. 1005 This sacrament is to be administered in a case of doubt whether

the sick person has attained the use of reason, is dangerously ill, or is dead.
Can. 1006 This sacrament is to be conferred on the sick who at least
implicitly requested it when they were in control of their faculties.
Can. 1007 The anointing of the sick is not to be conferred upon those who
persevere obstinately in manifest grave sin.