The Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament of the Catholic Church given to a Catholic "who, upon reaching the age of reason, begins to be in danger because of illness or old age", except in the case of those who "continue in sin great real ". The nearest death hazard, an opportunity for Viaticum administration, is not necessary, but only the onset of a medical condition that is considered a serious illness or injury suffered, or a condition that could be a possible death. The sacrament is also referred to as Unction , and in the past as Extreme Unction , and it is one of the three sacraments that is the last rite (together with the Sacrament of Redemption and Viaticum).
The sacrament is given by a priest, who uses olive oil or other pure plant oil to anoint the forehead of the patient and possibly other parts of the body when reciting certain prayers. It is believed to provide comfort, peace, courage and, if a sick person can not make confession, even forgiveness of sins. Some churches and other ecclesiastical communities have similar ceremonies (see Anointing of the Sick for a more general discussion).
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Introduction
The grace of the sacrament
The Catholic Church sees the effect of the sacraments as follows: Since the sacrament of Marriage gives mercy to a married country, the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick gives mercy to the country where people enter through illness. Through the sacrament of the gift of the Holy Ghost is given, renewing faith and faith in God and strengthening against temptation to despair, despair and sadness for the thought of death and the struggle of death; it prevents believers from losing Christian hope in God's justice, truth, and salvation. Since one of the effects of the sacrament is to liberate the recipient of sin that was not previously released through the sacrament of penance, only an ordained priest or bishop can perform the sacrament.
"The special gift of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has its effect:
- unites the sick with Christ's desire, for his own good and the good of the whole Church;
- strengthening, peace, and courage to persist in the Christian way of suffering illness or old age;
- the forgiveness of sins, if the sick person can not obtain them through the sacrament of penance;
- health restoration, if it is conducive to the safety of his soul;
- the preparation to move on to eternal life. "
The broad explanation of the teachings of the Catholic Church on the Anointing of the Patient is given in the Catechism of the Catholic Church , 1499-1532.
Bible Reference
The main text of the Bible on the anointing of the sick is James 5: 14-15: "Have any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests in the church and let them pray over him, anoint him with oil in the name of God. from faith will save the sick, and God will wake him: and if he is in sin, they will forgive him. "Matthew 10: 8, Luke 10: 8-9 and Mark 6:13 are quoted in this regard.
Name for the sacrament
In the past, the ordinary name of the sacrament in the official document of the Catholic Church was the Extreme Ruler (that is, the Last Anointing), a name attached to it when it was given as one of the "Last Rites." Peter Lombard died 1160) was the first author to be known to use the term, which did not become a common name in the West until near the end of the 12th century, and never became a current in the East.The word "extreme" (final) indicates that it is the last of the sacramental unctions (after appointment to Baptism, Endorsement and, if accepted, Holy Orders) or because at that time normally only when a patient is in extreme. b> The Anointing of the Sick to reflect Church teachings, which have existed in the past. "Extreme Unction" continues to be used among those who prefer to keep the usual terminology before the Vatican Council n II (see Traditionalist Catholicism).
The sacrament has also been known by various other names in Western Christianity for many years, including: holy oil or anointing of the sick; approval or blessing of purified oil; the surrender of God; office unction. In the Eastern Church technically known as euchelaion (ie, oil-prayer); Other names used include: elaion hagion (holy), elaion, elaiou Chrisis, chrisma, or hegismenon (consecrated).
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Administration
In the Catholic Canon Canon law states that who can receive the sacrament: "The anointing of the sick can be given to members of the people who, upon reaching the use of reason, begin to be in danger because of illness or old age. "When a new illness develops or the first disease recurs or worsens, the patient may receive the sacrament further.Incents of the Sick may also be administered several times in case of old age or chronic illness based on the pastoral judgment of the priest The sacraments, like any sacrament, may only be given to a person which is alive; however, when the moment when the soul is completely separated from the body (the traditional definition of death) is not known properly, one can also be conditional anointed (sacramental formulation preceded by "if you live") for a short time after it is considered dead in meaning of medicine.
The sacrament of anointing can be given to an individual whether at home, in a hospital or institution, or in a church. Some sick people can be anointed in the rites, especially if the celebration takes place in a church or hospital. The celebration can also occur during Catholic Mass.
Relationship to "Last Rites"
The anointing of the Sick is one of, and is often given during, the ritual known as Last Rite . However, the term "Last Rite" is not equivalent to "Anointing of the Sick", because it also refers to two different rites: the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion, most recently known as "Viaticum" (Latin: "provision for travel") when given to the dying. The normal order of ritual administration is: The first reconciliation (if the physically dying man can not admit it, absolution is conditional given the existence of regret), then Urapan, then Viaticum.
From the Last Ritual, only a priest or bishop can perform the Sacrament of Contemplation and the Anointing of the Sick. In the absence of a priest, these sacraments can not be given, but the layman can give the dying person the Holy Communion, which in this case is "Viaticum, the Last Sacrament of the Christian."
Established form
The oil used in the sacrament is usually olive oil, although other oils may also be used. It is blessed by the bishop's diocese at the Christian Mass that he celebrates on Holy Thursday or on a day close to him. In the case of need, priests who serve the sacrament can bless oil in the framework of celebration.
In the Roman Rite of the Latin Church, the priest anoints the forehead of the sick and hand with oil (usually in the form of a cross), saying: "Through this holy anointing, may God in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. God who frees you from sin saves you and raises you up. "He may as well, according to the local culture and tradition, and the needs of the sick, anoint other parts of the body, but without repeating the sacramental formula.
This was the form prescribed for the Roman Rite through the papal document Sacrament unctionem infirmorum of 1972. The forms used in the Roman Rite in the earlier period included the anointing of seven body parts (though that of the waist is generally omitted in the speaking countries English), while saying (in Latin): "Through this holy anointing, may God forgive you whatever sin/error you have done...". The intended meaning is then mentioned: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, walking, worldly pleasures.
Eastern Catholic Church
In Eastern Catholic churches, the sacrament (or "sacred mystery") Anointing of the Sick is done by means of various liturgies which are often identical to the forms used by non-Catholic Eastern churches. The adaptation or development of the liturgical forms used in the Eastern Catholic churches is overseen by the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, part of the Roman Curia.
See also
- The Anointing of the Sick
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