1. Anointing of the Sick Patrick Hubert Ben Smith

2. Roots in Scripture There are many examples of Jesus healing others in the Bible. He heals in many ways He took the pain away from us and was healed himself in Resurrection Here are some examples in the Bible: “I myself will pasture my sheep… the sick I will heal…”(Ezekiel 34:15-16) Jesus healed by only his hand in Luke 7:7

3. Symbols Oil of the Sick Sign of the Cross Forehead Hands Laying on of Hands These symbols point to something beyond themselves, they point to God’s Grace

4. Evolution Anointing of the Sick has been used since the beginning of the Church. Oil has always been an important part The original use of the Sacrament was to strengthen and heal the ill For a while, it was used only for those who were going to die Vatican II restored it to its original purpose of healing and strengthening all those who are ill

5. How it puts Jesus in our lives Anointing of the sick helps us renew and establish our relationship with Jesus It puts ministry and comfort into the ill We look to see those who Jesus helps and it strengthens our faith in him

6. Relationship with the Paschal Mystery Jesus conquered the consequences of Original Sin through His Paschal Mystery. Sin, death, sickness, and suffering are only temporary because of Jesus. We align our suffering with Jesus’s and our suffering paves the way to everlasting joy

7. Sources The Sacraments book Education-portal.com