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Assumption College of Davao

Juan P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City
BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Senior High School Unit

LEARNING MODULE 3
FOURTH QUARTER
CHRISTIAN LIVING EDUCATION 11
The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Healing

PRAYER: Glorious and Blessed God, we place our work and ourselves into your hands. Anoint
our creativity, our ideas, our energy so that even the smallest task may bring You honor. God,
when we are challenged, guide us, when we are weary, energize us. May the work that we do
and the way that we do it, bring hope, life and courage to all. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen.

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 Hi! Good Day! How are you? I know that you are very ready to learn for
our lesson today. Welcome to module 2 on Christian Living Education.
This module will guide you to learn all about the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Healing. Along with this, you will also discover important
information which is necessary in the proceeding lessons. I hope that you will
find joy and ease in learning the lesson.
I am expecting that you’re excited to learn as much as I am excited to
share everything that you need. I believe that this day will be remarkable and
full of learning discussion that would help us in making ourselves more efficient
in the selection and evaluation of the topic.
So have fun and enjoy while we learn together. Good luck!

GOD IS RICH IN MERCY AND LOVE

God loves us so much that He sent Jesus Christ to save us. The only begotten Son of God did
not come to the world to condemn us but to give us eternal life. i Hence, in Christ and through Christ,
the Father's love for man is revealed. Through His words and deeds, Jesus
Christ also revealed that love is present in the world in which we live and
that love embraces everything that makes up our humanity. However, this
love is particularly noticed in human suffering, injustice, and poverty. This
love which exists alongside man's physical and moral frailty in biblical
language is called 'mercy’.ii " Thus, Jesus Christ revealed God the Father as
rich in mercy whose love for us will never waver despite our sinfulness.
THE MERCY OF GOD IN THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
God is love (1 Jn 4:8) and Jesus Christ is the incarnation of God's
love. Dives in Misericordia, 2 tells us, "Christ, by becoming the incarnation
of the love that is manifested with particular force with regard to the
suffering, the unfortunate and sinners, makes present and thus, more fully reveals the Father."
Hence, when we believe in Jesus Christ, we also believe that "love is present in the world and that
this love is more powerful than any kind of evil in which individuals, humanity, or the world are
involved. Believing in this love means believing in mercy." iii Jesus Christ has taught us that God is our
Father who loves us and is always ready to forgive us. The three parables in Luke's Gospel chapter 1
5, on the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son are but some examples of Jesus Christ's
preaching on God the Father's love and His divine mercy. iv
The Church is the Body of Christ. v As such, the church “professes and proclaim mercy – the
most stupendous attribute of the Creator and of the Redeemer – when she brings people close to the
sources of the Savior’s mercy”.vi When we actively participate in the Eucharist, we are brought nearer
to that love which is more powerful than death (the Paschal mystery of Jesus Christ). Also, when we
go through the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation, we experience "mercy" in a unique way—a
love which is more powerful than sin (God's divine readiness to forgive). The love and forgiveness
that we have received from God and the Church calls us to love our neighbor, too, and extend loving
mercy to those who have trespassed against us. Dives in Misericordia (7) explains, "The world will
only become more human if, along with justice, we introduce into relations among men merciful love
and forgiveness, the fundamental condition for reconciliation.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Why is Jesus Christ the "Incarnation of Mercy”?
-God the Father wanted to reconcile all things to Himself. Hence, in the fullness of time, God sent His son Jesus
Christ to the world (the word of God Incarnate) to reveal His love and mercy to all men. It is through Jesus that we
have received God's mercy and justification. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1990) tells us, "Justification
follows upon God's merciful initiative of offering forgiveness. It reconciles man with God. It frees from the
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How can we say that God is rich in mercy?

-God is rich in mercy because He sent His only begotten Son to be a ransom for mankind (cf. Mt 20:28). In the Letter
to the Ephesians, St. Paul proclaimed, "But God, who is rich in mercy, revealed his immense love. As we were dead
HUMAN FRAILTY
Sin is present in human history. From the beginning of time until the present (and in the future),
sin and the suffering that it brings to mankind will be part of our human existence. The Catechism of
the Catholic Church (385) tells us that, "no one can escape the experience of suffering or the evils in
nature which seem to be linked to the limitations proper to creatures [...l." Also, sin is not just a
developmental flaw", "a psychological weakness" "a mistake", or "the necessary consequence of an
inadequate social structure" but "an abuse of the freedom that God gives to created persons so that
they are capable of loving him and loving one another”. vii Aside from an "abuse of freedom" sin is also
an "offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is failure in genuine love for God and
neighbor.viii Sinful acts are therefore, manifestations of "man's selfishness" or "love for oneself. They
are against the love commandment of God: Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your
neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these (Mk 12:30-31 Hence, when we
love ourselves "even to contempt of God" ix we fail to live according to Jesus Christ's commands. The
Holy Scriptures tells us that there are many kinds of sins: "fornication, impurity and shamelessness,
idol worship and sorcery, hatred, jealousy and violence, anger, ambition, division, factions, and envy,
drunkenness, orgies and the like" (cf. Gal 5:19-21 Sin breaks God's law, causes us to break our love
relationship with God and others, and it goes against one's conscience. x Since we have human
freedom, when we sin, we also refuse to love God, reject Him, reject our true selves: "We are all
called to Christian perfection, that is, perfection of charity”. xi

DEGREES OF SIN
In order to distinguish the degree of sin, the
Church categorizes sin into two: venial or mortal.
Venial sin is derived from the Latin word "venial"
which means pardon or forgiveness. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church (1863) tells us:
"Venial sin weakens charity; it manifests a
disordered affection for created goods; it impedes
the soul's progress in the exercise of the virtues
and the practice of the moral good; it merits
temporal punishment. Deliberate and unrepented
venial sin disposes us little by little to commit
mortal sin. However, venial sin does not set us in
direct opposition to the will and friendship of God;
it does not break the covenant with God. With God's grace it is humanly reparable. 'Venial sin does
not deprive the sinner of sanctifying grace, friendship with God, charity, and consequently eternal
happiness."' On the other hand, "mortal sin destroys charity in the heart of man by a grave violation of
God's law; it turns man away from God, who is his ultimate end and his beatitude, by preferring an
inferior good to him”.xii Mortal sin is serious because it leads to death, the loss of life, and love. Mortal
sin destroys the love relationship of man with God. When a person commits mortal sin, he "freely
rejects God, his law, the covenant of love God offers, preferring to turn in on himself or to other
people".xiii The traditional examples of mortal sin are apostasy, adultery, and murder.

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER

Sin brings death but because God the Father loves us so much, He sent His Son Jesus Christ
so to redeem us and give us life. Jesus proclaimed, " I came that they may have life, and have it
abundantly”.xiv Through the redeeming love of Christ showed and shared in the cross, we are saved
from the death of sin. Through the Body of Christ, the Church, we can seek forgiveness through the
sacraments, particularly the Sacrament of Reconciliation. By going to confession and by asking for
forgiveness, we are graced by God to come back to Him and be reunited with His love.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM (THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL) ON HUMAN FRAILTY AND GOD'S MERCY
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 In his apostolic exhortation entitled Evangelii Gaudium or The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis
tells us that "imputability and responsibility for an action [sin] can be diminished or even nullified by
ignorance, inadvertence, duress, fear, habit, inordinate attachments, and other psychological or social
factors" (cf. EG, 44) and that "everyone needs to be touched by the comfort and attraction of God's
saving love, which is mysteriously at work in each person, above and beyond their faults and failings."
We are then called to live our Christian life as best as we can, taking small steps if needed, ever
aware of God's loving kindness. In times when we "stumble and fall", let us not hesitate to go to
confession, for it is "an encounter with the Lord's mercy which spurs us on to do our best" (EG, 44).
We are all subject to human frailty. Our human weaknesses lead
us to sin which offends God and ruptures our communion with him. At
the same time, sin also damages our communion with the Church (cf.
CCC, 1440). However, God is rich in mercy, always ready to forgive us
so that we may once again become his worthy sons and daughters. So,
when we sin, we have to approach the Sacrament of Penance to be
reconciled with the Body of Christ, the Church and thus to obtain from
God the forgiveness of our sins.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also called "Sacrament of
Conversion", "Sacrament of Penance", "Sacrament of Confession", and
"Sacrament of Forgiveness" (cf. CCC, 1423-1424). When we commit
sin, we stray away from God; it is in confessing our sins that we make
sacramentally present Jesus' call to conversion. We have realized our
mistake, we humble ourselves, and we commit ourselves to change our
sinful ways (cf. Lk 1 5:11-32). Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
we receive penance and satisfaction for our sins. Also, when we disclose our sins to the priest, we
acknowledge and praise the holiness of God and his mercy towards us. Lastly, confession of our sins
reconciles us with God who immensely loves us. Through it, we receive God's mercy and feel his
loving kindness which spurs us on to do our best (cf. EG, 44).

THINGS TO REMEMBER:
What is sin?
-The Church defines sin as (1) the breaking of God's law, (2) breaking of our love relationship with Him and others, or
(3) going against one's conscience (CFC, 1801). It is an act that shows a refusal to love God, a rejection of God, and a
rejection of our true selves.

What is a venial sin?

-Venial sin is derived from the Latin word "venial" which means pardon or forgiveness. This kind of sin is an excusable
sin but must not be taken lightly because it is still an act which offends God and others.

What is a mortal sin?

-Mortal sins are more serious than venial sins because they lead to death, the loss of life and love. They destroy the
love relationship of man with God. When a person commits a mortal sin, he "freely rejects God, his law, the covenant
of love God offers, preferring to turn in on himself or to other people" (cf. RP 17).

How did Jesus Christ save us from sin?

-Sin brings death but because God the Father loves us so much, He sent His son Jesus Christ to redeem us and give
us life. Jesus proclaimed, "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (cf. Jn 10:10). Through the
redeeming love of Christ showed and shared in the cross, we are saved from the death of sin.

How do we seek forgiveness for our sins?

-In the Church, we can seek forgiveness from the sacraments, particularly in the sacrament of reconciliation. By going
to confession and by asking for forgiveness, we are graced by God to come back to him and be reunited with his love.
When we go to confession, we experience an "encounter with the Lord's mercy which spurs us on to do our best" (EG,
44).

THE DIVINE AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE SINS

Only God can forgive our sins. Jesus Christ said that he and the Father are one (cf. Jn 10:30).
Hence, all sins that Jesus has forgiven are forgiven by the Father. Jesus Christ entrusted to his
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apostles the ministry of reconciliation. xv In the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (1 6:18-19), Jesus
told Peter (the First Pope), "l will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on
earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you unbind on earth shall be unbound in heaven." It is
from Jesus Christ that Peter, and the Holy Catholic Church received the divine authority to forgive
sins. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Church which is the Body of Christ, exercises the
power to absolve us from our sins.
SATISFACTION OF OUR SINS
Sins breaks our communion with God and man. Hence, when we sin, we must "repair" not just
our relationship with God and our neighbor but also the harm that was done. Some examples of
repairing the harm that was done because of sin will be returning stolen goods, restoring the
reputation of someone who was slandered, or paying compensation for injuries. Yet, simple justice
will not be enough to restore things as they were prior to the rupture caused by sin. When we sin, we
are also injured and weakened. While absolution takes away the sin, it does not fix the disorder that
sin has caused. We have to recover our "spiritual health" by making amends and doing penance for
our sins. The penance that the confessor imposes on us can consist of prayer, an offering, works of
mercy, service of neighbor, voluntary self-denial, sacrifices, and above all the patient acceptance of
the cross we must bear. Such penances help configure us to Christ, who alone expiated our sins
once for all (cf. CCC, 1460).

CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED FOR CONTINUAL CONVERSION AND RENEWAL

Our Lord Jesus Christ has called all men to repent and be reconciled with God. The Catechism
for Filipino Catholics (1760) says, even before his birth he was named "Jesus" because his mission
was to save his people from their sins (cf. Mt 1:21). He began his ministry preaching: "Repent and
believe in the Gospel" (Mk 1:1 5). Our Lord Jesus Christ knew that our human weaknesses will lead
us to sin and so he empowered his apostles with the Holy Spirit to bring God's own healing and
forgiveness of sins.
Also, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we experience the following realities:
 The minister restores us to the community of the Church; God grants us forgiveness
and reconciles us with Himself;
 The Church continues continuing Christ's ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation, and
 We heed God l s call to conversion and repentance for sins against God and neighbor.
While God is always ready to forgive us from our sins and that there is no sin that God will not
forgive, we are all called to resist temptation and avoid sin. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we
receive the grace of God so that we can become faithful Christians.
We receive forgiveness, are ready from the guilt of sin, and have experienced spiritual healing
we must be converted from our sinful ways.
The Catechism for Filipino Catholics (1780) tells us, "The Church, solicitous in calling the
faithful to continual conversion and renewal, urges them to acknowledge their sins with heartfelt
repentance' celebrate the Sacrament of Penance, and attend penitential celebrations like
proclamation of God's word suitable songs, psalms, periods of silence, a homily, and common
prayers and litanies, climaxing in the communal recitation of the Lord's Prayer."

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What is the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation?

-It is the sacrament through which we:
ILLNESS IN HUMAN LIFE
Have you ever been sick for a prolonged period? How
did you feel during those trying times? Man defines disease
as a "condition wherein one of the body parts is impaired from
normal functioning and is typically manifested by
distinguishing signs and symptoms." However, the Old
Testament speaks of illness as beyond "physical condition."
There is an intimate link between sin and sickness: "If you do
not put into practice all the words of this Law [ . . .l your
descendants [will suffer] fearful plagues, severe and lasting
plagues, malignant sicknesses and incurable diseases" (Deut
28:58). Even in the Philippines (despite the advances made
by science in regarding diseases), Filipinos still believe that sickness is directly related to personal
sin.xvi
Confronting illness and suffering is a grave problem of human life. The Catechism of the
Catholic Church (1500-1501) tells us, "In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations,
and his finitude. Every illness can make us glimpse on death. Illness can lead to anguish, self-
absorption, sometimes even despair and revolt against God. However, illness can also make a
person more mature, helping him discern in his life what is not essential so that he can turn toward
that which is. Very often illness provokes a search for God and a return to him." Saint Paul's
conversion (cf. Acts 9:13-19) is a good example of how an illness made a person search and return to
God and focus on what is truly essential. There are numerous anecdotes about people who had a
"change of heart" or developed a deeper relationship with God after struggling and prevailing over a
life-threatening disease. Illness, while seemingly negative, also carry a redeeming value: It is a time
of purification wherein we go through the "refiner's fire" to be free from the crust, grime, and dirt of this
world and our own selfishness and change us more into the likeness of Jesus.

JESUS OUR HEALER

Jesus is the promised Messiah, the one who will free the people
from captivity, bring peace, mercy, and healing. The book of Isaiah
specifically spoke of the Messiah who will “make blind see, make the
deaf hear, and the mute speak (cf. Is 35:5-7)." In the Gospel according
to Luke, Jesus proclaimed that the prophetic words of the prophet
Isaiah have come true in Him (cf. Lk 4:1620). Jesus proclaimed that he
came for the sinners (so that they will be healed] (cf. Mk 2:1 7). There
are numerous occasions wherein Jesus practiced His healing ministry.
Jesus healed those with demonic possessions (cf. Mk 5:1-20, cf. Mt
9:32, and Mk 9:17-27), treated people suffering from skin disease or
leprosy (cf. Mt 8:2-4, Mark 1 :4 and cf. Luke 1 7:1215), freed the
crippled from their infirmities (cf. Mt 9:2-; cf. Mark 2:3-4, cf. Luke 5:18-
19), and made the blind see (cf. Mark 10:46-52, and Luke 18:35-42).
Jesus was moved with compassion for the sinners (cf. Mt 9:36) and
they received healing because of their faith. Jesus was moved by the
"great faith" of the centurion (cf. Mt 8:5-13) and the "stretcher bearers" who brought down the
paralytic from the roof into the room where Jesus was preaching (cf. Mk 2:1).
When we are suffering from illness, may we put our trust in Jesus, the great healer, and pray
for strength and healing. Let us put our faith in His words "[...l your faith has saved you. Go in peace
and be free of this illness (Mk 5:34)."

HUMAN MORTALITY
Have you attended a wake or a funeral? The death of a loved one or a friend brings grief and
sadness. Whether the death of a person is brought about by old age, an accident, sickness, or other

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causes, death makes us realize that we are mortal. Human beings, regardless of age, race, financial
standing, and educational attainment, will eventually die.
Death is the end of our earthly life. However, if
we think about it, knowing that we will die brings that
urgency to follow God's plan for us and fulfill our
mission in life. Also, death is a consequence of sin. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church (1008) tells us that,
"death entered the world on account of man's sin. Even
though man's nature is mortal God had destined him
not to die. Death was therefore contrary to the plans of
God the Creator and entered the world as a
consequence of sin. Bodily death, from which man
would have been immune had he not sinned is thus the
last enemy of man left to be conquered."
As Christians, however, we are confident in the resurrection of the dead. The First Letter of
Paul to the Corinthians tells us, "But no, Christ has been raised from the dead and he comes before
all those who have fallen asleep. A human being brought death; a human being also brings
resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. However, each one
in his own time: first Christ, then Christ's people, when he comes" (1 Cor 15:20-23). Our Lord Jesus
Christ has transformed death. Jesus accepted His death as an act of complete submission to the will
of God the Father. The obedience of Jesus has transformed the curse of death into a blessing.
Hence, those who die with the grace of Christ shall also share in His resurrection xvii

THINGS TO REMEMBER:
What does man experience in being ill?
-In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations, and his finitude. Every illness can make us glimpse on death. It can
lead to anguish, self-absorption, sometimes even despair and revolt against God. However, it can also make a person more
mature, helping him discern in his life what is not essential so that he can turn toward that which is (cf. CCC 1500-1501).

Why is Jesus our Healer?

-Jesus came to save the sinners and heal the sick. The sacred scriptures spoke of Jesus Christ's healing ministry wherein he
healed those with demonic possessions, treated people suffering from skin diseases or leprosy, freed the crippled from their
infirmities, and made the blind see.

How did death enter the world?

-The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1008) tells us that, "death entered the world on account of man's sin.

Why do we believe in the resurrection?

-The death and resurrection of Jesus has transformed the curse of death into a blessing. Hence, those who die with the grace of
Christ shall also share in His resurrection (cf. CCC 1006).

CHIRST THE PHYSICIAN

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 In the previous lesson, we have discussed Jesus Christ as our physician. His healing ministry
included (but was not limited to) the healing of bodies (Jesus cures a leper see Mark 1:40-45; the
Gerasene demoniac see Mark 5:1-20), the healing of souls (Jesus forgives and cures a paralytic see
Mark 2:1-12), and manifested Himself as the Lord of life (Jesus raises the daughter of Jairus see
Mark 5:21-43 and the son of a widow restored to life see Luke 7:1 1-17). Christ then is the physician
who heals the whole man: the body and spirit. He cures the body from illnesses and forgives us our
sins. Jesus Christ, in His loving compassion for man, even goes so far that he identifies himself with
the sick and the dying.xviii
For us to be healed, Jesus asks us to believe. Jesus used signs to heal: spittle and the laying
on of hands, mud and washing. And so, in the sacraments, Christ continues to "touch" us in order to
heal us.xix Jesus Christ, The Suffering Servant (see Isaiah 35) also gave new meaning to pain and
suffering: configure us to Him and unite us with His redemptive Passion. xx

THE HEALING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH

The Church received her ministry to heal the sick from Jesus Christ. The Holy Scriptures tell us
that,
"[Jesus] called the Twelve to him, and began to send them out two by two, giving them
authority over evil spirits. [. . .] So, the [apostles] drove out many demons and healed many
sick people by anointing them (cf. Mk 6:7-12). " The Church is charged by Jesus Christ to
"heal the sick" (cf. Mt 10:8) and so the Church strives to take care of the sick and accompany
those who are suffering with her prayer of intercession. xxi

THE SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Looking back at the previous lessons, we have discovered that the sacraments we celebrate
and receive actually grant us the graces we need in every stage of our human life. The stages of
human birth, growth, healing, and vocation are parallel with the sacraments of the Church. In times of
sickness, the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick brings comfort and assurance that Christ is with us in
our suffering. The catechism of the Catholic Church (1499) tells us that the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick "brings Christ's compassionate loving healing to bear on those suffering serious
sickness."
Some people misunderstand the Sacrament of the Anointing
of the Sick as a way to cure the sick. However, the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick goes beyond curing the body. Instead, it heals
the soul and spirit of the sick person. Furthermore, the Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick heals not through natural medicine or
magic but through "the prayer of faith" and "anointing in the name of
the Lord." While sometimes a sick person becomes healthy again
after receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, the
sacrament actually provides sick persons with the "grace of the Holy
Spirit by which the whole person is brought to health, trust in God is
encouraged, and strength is given to resist the temptations of the
Evil One, and anxiety about death.xxii

THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Catechism for Filipino Catholics (1836) tells us how to celebrate the sacrament. First is the
"Initial Greeting" and recommended Penitential Rite similar to the one used in the Mass. Then, "the
prayer of faith" is prayed by the priest, the family, friends and others, for the person who will be
anointed. Third, the priest lays his hands on the sick. Lastly, the priest anoints with oil the sick person

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to signify the strengthening and healing that comes from the Spirit. Anointing the forehead and hands
of the sick, the priest prays:
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 you from sin save you and raise you
up. Amenxxiii

THE HOLY VIATICUM

We believe that death is our entry into eternal life. The Church helps us understand that our
death is united with the saving death of Jesus Christ. Through the death of Christ on the Cross, we
are saved and receive the promise of eternal life with Him.
The Church cares for people who are dying through the anointing followed by the reception of
the Eucharist as Viaticum. Viaticum literally means "with you on the way" — Jesus accompanies us
on the way to eternity. It completes and crowns our Christian life on earth. The host "portrays Christ
as leading and accompanying the Christian into eternal glory and the banquet of the heavenly
Kingdom with all the saints and the blessed united together in the Holy Spirit before the Father" xxiv

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

What is the healing ministry of the Church?

-The Church is charged by Jesus Christ to "heal the sick" (cf. Mt I ():8) and so the Church strives to take care of the
sick and accompany those who are suffering with her prayer of intercession (cf. CCC, 1509).

What is the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

-The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick goes beyond curing the body. Instead, it heals the soul and spirit of the
sick person. Furthermore, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick heals not through natural medicinal causes or
magic but through "the prayer of Faith" and "anointing in the name of the Lord."

Who heals the sick person and grants spiritual grace during the Anointing of the Sick?
-The Lord Jesus Christ, the Divine Healer, heals the sick person and grants spiritual graces during the Anointing of
the Sick.

To whom is the Holy Viaticum given?

-For people who are dying, the anointing is followed by the reception of the Eucharist as Viaticum. What is the
significance of the Viaticum? The Viaticum allows the dying person to remember Jesus Christ's promise of eternal
life.

Great Job! If you are done reading the module, studying the materials
provided, and answering the questions in the module, you are now going to
take the assessment to check your understanding of the topic. Please look
for Worksheet #3.

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty God, we thank you for this beautiful day.  Thank you for enabling us to be productive during
the meeting.  Lord, let what we discussed here bear fruit in our lives and in other people.  Don’t allow the enemy to steal
what we have been taught from our hearts.  Cover us with the blood of your son Jesus and show us how to use the
information that we’ve learned here for your glory. It is in Jesus’ name we believe and pray, Amen

ENDNOTES
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i
(cf. Jn 3:16)
ii
(cf. Dives in Misericordia, 3)
iii
(cf. Dives in Misericordia, 5)
iv
(cf. Dives in Misericordia, 3)
v
(cf. CCC 805)
vi
(cf. Dives in Misericordia, 7)
vii
(cf. CCC, 387)
viii
(cf. CCC, 1849)
ix
(cf. CCC, 1 850)
x
(cf. CFC 1 801)
xi
(cf. Lumen Gentium, 1 1)
xii
(CCC, 1855)
xiii
(cf. Reconciliatio et Paenitentia, 17)
xiv
(cf. Jn 10:10)
xv
(cf. CCC, 1442)
xvi
(cf. CFC 1825)
xvii
(CCC 1006)
xviii
(cf. CCC, 1530)
xix
(cf. CCC, 1504)
xx
(cf. CCC, 1501).
xxi
(cf. CCC, 1509).
xxii
(Pastoral Care of the Sick 6; CCC 1520).
xxiii
(cf. CCC 1513).
xxiv
(CFC, 1839).