Anointing of the Sick


  1. 1). Cite the biblical reference commonly used as the basis for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

  2. True or false. This sacrament gives a special grace to those experiencing difficulties stemming from grave illness or old age.

  3. True or false. The sacrament is to be given only at the point of death.

  4. True or false. The sacrament may be given more than once during the same illness.

  5. True or false. In time of imminent danger of death when no priest is present, any believer may give the Anointing of the Sick.

  6. The principal element in the sacrament include:
    Choose any combination of the following.

    1. the reception of Holy Communion
    2. anointing with oil.
    3. the priest.
    4. laying hands on the sick.
    5. prayers over them.

  7. What effects does the special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick have?
    Choose any combination of the following.

    1. preparation for eternal life.
    2. the possible restoration of health.
    3. forgiveness of sins.
    4. the union of the sick person to the passion of Christ.
    5. strength, peace, and courage in their suffering.

  8. True or false. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, when administered to a person at the point of death, is called Viaticum.

  9. True or false. The effect of physical healing depends on the intensity of the prayers for the sick person.

  10. Which of the following signs do we know that Christ used to heal?

    1. spit.
    2. laying on of hands.
    3. mud.
    4. washing.
    5. oil.

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