Unit 2 Religion Exam Notes

Transcription

1 Unit 2 Religion Exam Notes Module 1- Catherine McAuley How people respond to the meaning and purpose offered by religion, examples. What sparks a search for meaning and purpose? - Important life events: Birth, Development into adulthood, Marriage, Death trigger questions about the meaning and purpose of life When searching for these answers people encounter and respond to different answers, many recognise that it is answered in the presents of the divine (religion) - Experiences of the goodness of others - Experiences of creation - Experiences of personal mystery - Reflection Define Religion- a religion is a system of beliefs and practices that guides how people live. Each religion offers particular insights and understandings about life. These find expression in a variety of religious beliefs, teachings and practices. Every religion centres its ideas and activities on the Other a supernatural being, power or force and requires believers to give their loyalty to God or a number of divine beings. How do people respond to religion? Indifferent (not interested) Essential for life Anti-region What reasons do people give for choosing to follow a particular religion? Family Upbringing Culture Community/Social, sense of belonging Fundamental search for truth, find truth in the religion What are some of the factors that influence how people respond to religion? School, Education Family upbringing Parish Political context, social context How are people influenced and shaped by religion Religion can guide people on their search for meaning, which are often sparked by life events Human heart question: When people listen to their hearts they can find God more easily. Conscience: Most secret core and sanctuary CCC 1776, recognises experiences of God. Through the conscience God stirs a person to recognise signs of the divine within and around them. Conscience also draws a person into dialogue with God and enables them to recognise and accept God s guidance. Supported by studying life of Jesus, scriptures, teachings and beliefs of the apostles, christian moral teachings Guide people on their vocation What type of things influence and shape a person? - Important life events - Upbringing - Culture - Religion

2 How does religion play a role in shaping a person? Ways to recognise how religion can influence people - prayer, reflection, think about God - join groups to find spiritual experiences - ponder on the creation of the universe - wonder about their future after death - return to places where they feel God is present - show concern for how the Creator sees them - try to work out how God wants them to behave in daily life situations - try to discover what the Creator reveals about the meaning of life, reason for personal existence, life after death and right and wrong. Example- Catherine McAuley Catholic influence shaped Catherine s life - Influence of Catholic father - Her vocation by the Catholic mission, lived it out through corporal and spiritual works of Mercy - Maintained faith through challenges and looking for guidance Her life Name: The Venerable Mother Catherine Elizabeth McAuley Birth: 29th September 1778, to James and Elinor McAuley Death: 11 November 1841, buried in Baggot Street Cemetery Ireland at the time: Divided into rich (protestants), poor (Catholics) - Penal laws prevented Catholic worship, voting, owning land, or teaching in the faith Fathers influence - Ignited growth towards God and passion for the poor - Witnessed fathers compassion and kindness - Catherine observed a kind father gathering the poor Irish children of the lanes (Regan, 1978). - First model of service, opened eyes to needs of the poor - Resisted pressure to renounce is faith to fit into society - Early introduction to Catholicism assisted her through unforeseen hardships, death of father, families descent into poverty - Ignited flame of God - Guided Catherine to discover life vocation Catholic mission - Developed vocation to live in ways that imitated Jesus charity, humility and love on earth - Love and serve God and others - Instrument of God on earth, prayed for guidance - Fulfilled mission, House of Mercy (opened 24th September 1827) - Provided services for destitute women, a home for orphans, a school for the poor and rooms for volunteers - Remained true to It is for God we serve the poor, and not for thanks (CM, N.D) - Devoted works to God - Acted on corporal and spiritual works of Mercy Corporal and spiritual works of Mercy - Promoted and lived them - Formed Sister of Mercy (1831, forming an order allowed the women to continue their critical work) - Saw physical and spiritual needs of the poor of equal value - Matthew 25:40 As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it for me., serving the poor and destitute in Jesus name - Visit the sick in hospital, shelter, give food and drink to the homeless and destitute, in the house of Mercy

3 - Spiritually prayed for living and dead, instruct the ignorant educating in Catholic faith and forgave offences. - House of mercy facilitated works of Mercy Challenges - Placed confidence and faith in God, never abandoned faith - Her compassion and love sustained her in all challenges - Put your whole confidence in God. He will never let you want necessaries for yourself or children (CM) - Challenges: Family poverty, God would provide, continued prayer - Armstrong s; ridiculed Catholicism, stayed true to God, found crosses in trees and windows - Closer to God through religious vows, chastity, poverty, obedience To conclude - lived the conviction that Christ has no body now but ours and exemplifies that each one of us brings our own unique gift to living that vision in the place and time in which we find ourselves. - Legacy seen across the world, We should be as shining lamps, giving light to all around us. (CM, N.D) - Catholic faith shaped and guided CM in her works as a preacher, carer, nurse, mother, teacher and instrument of God on earth. Module 2- Stewardship The relationship between one particular religious belief or teaching and the lives of people Stewardship, sustainability Catholic Social Teachings Body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church on matters of social justice, involving issues of poverty and wealth, economics, social organisation and the role of the state. It is the tradition of papal reflection about how we can contribute to the common good in our world. Which are organic and continuously developing. Stewardship What- Our God given responsibility towards the environment in which we live, towards the creation that God has put at the service of his personal dignity, of his life, not only for the present, but also for future generations. Carrying out their role as co-operators with God in the work of creation Call to stewardship- As one called to till and look after the garden of the world (Genesis 2:15) Why- The earth and all life on it are part of God s creation. We are called to respect this gift. We must reengage with our environment and take responsibility for it; live sustainably, live so that there are enough resources for everyone. We rely on creation everyday of our lives, stewardship ensures we don t neglect creation. Quote- Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude. Pope Francis Effect on people Creation provides us with the physical fabric of our lives; the natural environment gives us the stuff we use every day. It gives us the food for our tables, the material for our clothes and the materials to build our houses and churches. It is also a place where people have experienced a great closeness with God through its beauty and wonder. Creation is a gift from God and provides us with these things, the basics for our lives, yet it can so easily and so often be taken for granted. Sustainability Sustainability is good stewardship through time, and in effect a matter of inter- generational justice. When the act of sustainability is acted out, stewardship is fulfilled.

4 Why- Needed to maintain a harmonious relationships in creation Consequences of not practicing stewardship Pope Francis- The human being is inside and environment, an ecology, if we destroy it, it will destroy us. Everyone on this earth is touched by the effects of exercising stewardship, there are grave consequences to disrupting our harmonious relationship with creation. Poverty- lack of stewardship can lead to a strain on the agricultural and the fishing industry in developing countries, lack of clean drinking water, loss of shelter caused by rising sea waters and environmental devastation. Nearly 1/2 of the world s population more than 3 billion people live on less than $2.50 a day, without the basic necessities of life. Climate Change (sea levels)- Science has shown that this destruction is leading to climate change, in which rising world temperatures and rising sea levels are just some of the devastating results. Whilst the developing world are the main contributors the poor are the ones who feel the burden the most. Laudato Si- Pope Francis (24th May 2015) On care for our common home Calls humanity to understand the destruction that men are causing to the environment and fellow men. Encyclical: Papal letter addressed to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church that addresses a social issue impacting society Main idea consumerism: The preoccupation of the society for material goods, starts as the desire of goods. Can lead to wastage, litter and negative connotations for the environment, environmental degradation. Purpose: I urgently appeal, then, for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation that includes everyone, since the environment challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all (#14). Main themes: - Critiques consumerism, throwaway culture (22) - environmental degradation, climate change, greenhouse gases - poverty, over consumption in first world countries - global warming; - calls the world to take; swift and unified global action Module 3- Religion in society a comparison of societal and religious views on one current issue in society reasons for and against the involvement of religion in society Definitions 5th Commandment- You shall not kill [Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:11] 7th Commandment- You shall not steal (Exodus 20:15) Capital punishment- The legally authorised killing of someone as punishment for a crime. Euthanasia- the killing of an innocent person, usually one who is weak and vulnerable because of illness or disability. Key Features 5th Commandment Concerned with respecting the right of every human being to the life given to them by God. God demands that human life be safeguarded and protected. Forbids anyone from deliberately killing or injuring another person.

5 Contemporary issues in society Capital punishment Euthanasia Capital punishment Churches views - Contravenes the 5th commandment and is a grave wrong - No human authority is greater than God - Nothing can ever justify the deliberate killing of another - The life of the criminal is as scared as anyone else - There are other means of protection and deterrence - There is no room for redemption of person Contemporary views - It s fair for serious crime - It protects the rest of society - It deters others - It s cheaper than life in prison - It gives victims or families closure Euthanasia Churches views - The lives of the terminally ill, frail or disabled are sacred. - It contravenes the 5th commandment and is a grave wrong. - Natural and Divine law have influenced the Church s doctrine on Euthanasia. - The 5th commandment requires proper care for the sick as an alternative (palliative care). - Everything should be done to protect human life Societies views - autonomy - right to die (it s my choice) - eases suffering - compassionate response - die with dignity - quality of life - health care costs - 75% of Australians want it legalised (The Age, Jan 6, 2011) Means of preserving life - Obliged to care for our own and the health of others by seeking medical treatment - obligation to provide love, support, encouragement and palliative care. Suffering - Suffering can help prepare for death - Suffering has this purifying aspect. It can lead people to reflect and focus on right values, it discards what is unimportant, it can lead to awareness of past wrongs which need forgiveness, it can be offered with the sufferings of Jesus and bring the reward of deep peace. Why? All human life is sacred- Our birth and life as human beings are gifts from God, given freely to us because of God's great love for us. No matter if terminally ill, frail, disabled. Gods creative action is involved in the creation of every person. - We are made in the image and likeness of God Eg. So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them Genesis 1:27

6 No one person had the right to end human life- failing to protect human life or recognise the equality of all no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being. CCC 2258 Encyclicals Evangelism Vitae Justice- States that the death penalty is justified by the good of retributive justice, and the public authority, as custodian of the common good, has that power given to it by God Mercy- teaches that mercy extends as far out to the point where "absolute necessity" or "when it would not be possible otherwise to defend society." How do religions participate in society? Religious supporting people in their religious way of life Social providing a service or support to people or groups within society Political promoting, explaining, and supporting the beliefs and values of a religion within society Cultural using art, music, literature to give expression to how people find meaning and purpose in their life. What are some reasons for participating in society: From a particular religious perspective- Catholics believe it would have a beneficial influence - Supporting, promoting and developing religious faith, the ability to listen, respond, be in touch with HHQ, providing opportunities to do so - Providing services for society - Involved discussions and decisions made about how society is to be organised and run. Participation in political debates to promote or defend important religious beliefs or practices, the rights of people that belong to the religion, or the rights of others in society. - Religions because of their activities and how they express themselves also contribute to and shape the culture of society. What are some reasons against the participation of religion in society: From other perspectives - religion can lead to discrimination on the basis of religious values, when taken too far religious values can incite hate against groups or members of society - religions can turn members of society against each other because of religious views. - some religions inflict fear Module 4 The main structures and processes of a particular religion Apostolic offices Religious structures- refer to the organisation of a religion, including its leadership. Religious processes- refer to how things are done in a religion, give expression to the workings of a particular religious structure Catholic structures and processes many structures and processes that are designed to support the work and mission of the Church. Functions - teaching and safeguarding the Christian message - providing for the growing holiness of believers (sanctifying) - governing the Church in Jesus name.

7 Teaching and Safeguarding the Christian message - Preach the gospel and determine whether the teachings of individuals or groups of Christians accurately expressed the gospel, and correct where it has not - Today popes and bishops continue to teach the Christian message by preaching and explaining this message in a variety of other ways. They speak out on important issues and trends in society, especially where these conflict with the Gospel. - Christian message is present in messages of Christ - Popes and Bishops challenge views and interpretations of the Christian message - Message must be presented correctly to succeed in this mission - Otherwise the ideals and moral teachings of Jesus would be lost - Otherwise social trends would have an impact on the teachings Providing for the growing holiness of believes - Jesus taught followers to pray and instituted the sacraments so they could draw on the spiritual power of God - Apostles continue to guide believes in their prayer life and celebration of the sacraments - Today, the Pope and bishops provide for believers faith and holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments. Governing the church in Jesus s name - Jesus insisted on celebrating the Eucharist and teach others his commandments - The Apostles called and ordained others to receive the special gifts of the Spirit that they themselves had been given by Jesus. - Pope and Bishop continue to govern and organise the church in the name of Jesus - Called to speed the message of Jesus - The Pope and bishops assist other Catholics with their vocations in the life of the Church. - Jesus remained with his church through the Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit nourishes, heals and gives life to members of the Church and ensures the total Church retains its belief in the teachings of Christ - Jesus commissioned Peter and the other Apostles to lead his Church in its mission. Apostolic offices The spiritual gift and authority of the church leaders is passed down to Popes and bishops, this is called the Magisterium. - Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Orders to hand down the gifts of the Holy spirit The apostles and their successors exercise their role as leaders in the early Church as they went about their task of handing on the teachings of Jesus. Along with the Pope, bishops are the official teachers of the Christian message and teach in the name of Jesus. They are referred to as the Church s Magisterium. Authority of the Magisterium When they exercised the spiritual gifts Jesus had given them, it was Jesus who was guiding the Church through them [Acts 15:22-35]. The Church s Magisterium The council of Jerusalem was the first Council of the Magisterium of the Church in response to a crisis (Galatians 2:11-14) The Church s Magisterium continues to hand on the liturgies, teachings and moral commands of Jesus today. Has the responsibility of making sure that the Christian message is not distorted by human opinions or attitudes that conflict with it.

8 Catholics believe that this Magisterium is not superior to the Word of God, but is its servant. It teaches only what has been handed on to it. Levels of official Catholic Teaching Some given by Councils of the Pope and bishops, others by Synods of the Pope 1. Infallible teachings of the Church Found in what God has revealed Relate to faith and the essential requirements of Christian morals, fulfil the promise of Jesus to lead us to the complete truth Examples: Creeds, doctrines about the Trinity, the divinity and the humanity of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and the 7 sacraments. Eg. the doctrines of the Immaculate Conception, that Mary was conceived free from Original Sin, which was proclaimed in 1854 by Pope Pius IX Infallible as 1. they are found in what God has revealed through Jesus, 2. the Holy Spirit has guided the Church s understanding of them. 3. Cannot be changed once proclaimed, the words used to explain the teaching may change Infallible teachings require complete acceptance in faith from Catholics 2. Definitive Catholic teaching Help define a person s faith as Catholic Must be consciously agreed to and lived by anyone who is a Catholic Examples: Include teachings that - a person who does not believe cannot be forced to worship - no one can be forced to act contrary to his or her conscience, especially in religious matters - deliberate abortion and euthanasia break the Fifth Commandment. 3. Teaching which help understand Revelation Most frequent teachings of popes and bishops help Catholics understand better the Christian message, and how it relates to daily life. Purpose: - to explain God s Revelation clearly - to point out how some teachings are consistent with what God has revealed - to warn about ideas that conflict with what God has revealed. Called to accept these teachings Examples: Social Justice teachings, Dignity of every human person Calls people to religious submission of will and intellect i.e. Racist person, must work to ensure their attitudes and choices reflect church teaching. 4. Teachings on contemporary new issues The conscience response called for by these statements is religious acceptance. Catholics are called to say I believe that the Holy Spirit is guiding the Pope and the bishops as Jesus promised, and so I accept this official teaching. Eg. Church opinion of Capital punishment- Perviously: accepted as means of protecting the lives of community members and defending innocent life, now there is no need for the death penalty as we have an updated penal system Social Justice and the Church s Magisterium In terms of social justice, the Church s Magisterium functions by: - calling Catholics to become active in the world - establishing Church structures - teaching how to live as Jesus taught

9 Eg. Caritas Module 5 The impact an event or issue in history had on a religion Definitions Encyclical- A papal document which is addressed explicitly to the patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops of the church community. Catholic Social Teachings- Catholic social teaching is the body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church on matters of social justice, involving issues of poverty and wealth, economics, social organisation and the role of the state. Social doctrine- The church s body of teaching on economic and social matters that include moral judgements and demands for action in favour of those being harmed by unjust social and economic policies and condition. Industrial revolution context - Beginning in Britain in the late 1700 s - Sparked by the ability to harness the power of earth as an energy source. - Discovery of coal found close to the surface made it easy to mine, and cheap to use. - Cheap energy source + high wages = industrial revolution = strong incentives to invent technologies that substituted capital and coal for labour + scientific thinking = machines. - The industrial revolution was another of those extraordinary jumps forward in the story of civilisation (Stephen Gardiner). - Society became industrial and urbanised, shift to powered machinery, factories and mass production. - Jobs were taken over by machines, urbanisation began - Huge impact in living conditions, the cities became crowded, dirty and polluted. - Catholic Church witnessed this large impact that the revolution was having on the British people, particularly the poor and working class and sought to address the issues surrounding poor living and working conditions. Why church involved? - Entire families moved to cities where industrial labour was in demand. - Cities soon became overcrowded, unsanitary and highly polluted. - Workers had no rights, no protection and child labour was common. - Poorly ventilated, over-crowded, and replete with safety hazards. - No government regulations on labour = long hours, bad pay, began employing women and children, some as young as 8 and offered no compensation for injury. - The Catholic church witnessed many acts of injustice and indecent treatment of people, many of which contradicted the word of God and the beliefs of the church. - The bible calls us to Love one another. As I have loved you. (John 13:34), in this scripture humans are called to show love and charity towards each other. - During the Industrial Revolution charity and love for one another was forsaken in the name of progress and profit. - Many people were mistreated, treated as lesser and experienced horrible working and living conditions, which contradicted the Catholic belief that all men are equal as they are each made in the image of God (genesis 1:27). - Catholic teaching illustrates that no man is more important than another and all should be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. - The Catholic Church began to get involved in social issues and worked to alleviate the suffering of members of society so that it could promote the equality of all people, the dignity of each person and justice for all. Rerum Novarum - Catholic c concerned with the lack of equal rights, the judgement of the poor, that lack of support for the poor from the government, the lack of concern for the worker and the general lack of wellbeing of the community, all of which contrasted its beliefs and teachings.

10 - The release of Pope Leo XIII s encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed issues created by the Industrial revolution, upheld and promoted the rights of workers and the individual right to property. - An encyclical is a teaching letter from the pope to the members of the church on topics of social justice, human rights and peace. - Main points addressed - balance between labour and capital, - the common good - the role of the state. - fine balance must be struck between labour and capital to uphold the rights and dignity of all involved. Pope Leo states that Mutual agreement results in the beauty of good order, while perpetual conflict necessarily produces confusion and savage barbarity. (RN, para 19) - The common good = private ownership, poor have a special call on our charity, When there is question of defending the rights of individuals, the poor and badly off have a claim to especial consideration. (RN, para 37) now known as the preferential option for the poor. - The encyclical asserts the dirty of the state is to ensure wellbeing for all of its members and promote the common good. - The basis of the encyclical is to highlight everyones God-given dignity which must be upheld. Emergence of CST - 40 years later, 2nd encyclical focused on issues of social justice QUADRAGESIMO ANNO, by Pope Pius XI - Addressed and reflected on ideas in Rerum Novarum - Some ideas no longer applied to society at the time, some did - Theses Ideas can be traced throughout subsequent encyclicals to come - Developed into the core of CST - Main Ideas: Dignity of the human person- Promotes the God given dignity of every person - Common Good- Promotes the role of the state and care of all in a community - Preferential option fo the poor- In which poor have special claim to especial consideration - Role of CST: engage with rapid changes happening in contemporary society drawing on the riches of Catholic teaching (CST.uk.org) - CST play important role in guiding Catholics in how to respond to social issues of their time, in a manner that reflects the teachings and beliefs of the catholic church. CST role in society today - Catholics called to Justice for all - CST assist in promoting this justice in all areas of society All the different areas that Catholic Social Teaching touches upon have developed from practical reflection on the realities of modern life in the light of the principles and themes of Catholic Social Teaching. (CST.org.uk) - They ground the vision, mission and goals of Catholic organisations and social justice groups. - Eg. Caritas, Founded on beliefs of CST and guides them to promote justice for all nationally and internationally - Uphold the Dignity of the human person by creating people-centred programs, where people are never treated as mere recipients of aid. - Promote the Common Good by giving priority to development programs which involve collaboration with communities. - Catholic charity organisations play an important role in upholding the CSTs. - Throughout human history various events have provoked a response from the church in the form of an encyclical, many which later developed into CSTs. - The Cuban Missile crisis was an event that threatened that safety of many people, the Catholic church responded to the crisis by releasing the encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth, John XXIII) in The event, and the expression of the encyclical influenced the social justice teaching of Solidarity, which calls catholics to commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the good of all, to stand in solidarity with our one human family. (Caritas 2016). - Many events throughout history had an impact on the Catholic church and contributed to the emergence of the Catholic Social Teachings.

11 Module 6 The relationship between one particular religious ritual or practice and the lives of people Definitions Ritual- Use of symbolic actions, movements, gestures or words to express and promote what is important about faith. Communal celebrations that express a sense of belonging to a community and call for participation. Practice- A recognised way of doing something religious a broad range of experiences that relate to many aspects of religious life. Retain- To refuse forgiveness Sin- a deliberate thought, word or action against the law of God. Being deliberate, a sin cannot be committed accidentally or in genuine ignorance of God s teachings. - Must be deliberate - Must be committed with knowledge that it was wrong - Must have been by personal choice Mortal sin- Completely destroys a persons relationship with God Venial sin- Less serious sins, which only damage a persons relationship with God Religious rituals - Help catholics enter into the mystery of faith - Hold and important role in Catholic worship - Strengthen relationships between participants, God and the community - Receive Gods given gifts - Symbols, gestures, objects - Express a sense of belonging to a community and call for participation Penance What: Penance is a Sacrament for restoring fully a person s relationship with God. Why instituted: Strong emotions, bad habits and attitudes, all exercise strong influence on human weakness. - People sin, they offend God and damage the relationship that is so necessary for them to experience any of God s gifts. - In restoring a relationship, effort from both parties is needed. - Jesus instituted a special Sacrament through which God restores completely the relationship between sinners and their Creator. How was it instituted: Gospel of John, If you forgive anyone s sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone s sins, they are retained. [John 20:22-23]: Quote: The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God s grace and joining us with (God) in an intimate friendship. [CCC 1468] an efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us, through the work of the Holy Spirit (CCC 1131) In the scripture: Parable of the Prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), Paralysed man (Mark 2:1-12) Ministered by: Bishops and Priests Passed down to the apostles- Easter Sunday, Christ acts through the apostles, Allowed future generations to access forgiveness Celebrating Penance- Private individual confession, communal confession with individual absolution, communal celebration with general absolution. Rite: Contrition: Heartfelt sorrow, and will to remove sin form life, with the intention of not doing it anymore Confession: Expression of faith in God, belief that the church will welcome sinners back Satisfaction: Doing whatever possible to repair the harm, a penance in line with the gravity of the sin

12 Absolution: United with Christ he absolves the sins and pronounces God s forgiveness Purpose/Effect Restore relationship with God: concerned with restoring the relationship, not just forgiveness. Restore relationship with the church: As believers who celebrate this Sacrament sincerely allow the Holy Spirit to restore them to greater intimacy with God, their feeling of belonging to the community of Christ s followers grows. Forgive sin- To break God s law is to disobey God. It is a refusal to accept the authority of God as Creator. Anointing What: The Sacrament of Anointing is a ritual of healing for physical, mental and spiritual illness. Suffering: Illness and suffering have always been among the gravest problems confronted in human life (CCC 1500), previously punishment for sin Why instituted: Serious illness can lead people to less control over their lives changes to life-style, pain and physical sufferings, sometimes painful medical treatments. They question: the value of their lives, personal priorities, values, the need for personal change, hurts caused to others in the past, past wrong-doing, whether or not they have lived as God commands. How was it instituted: Quote: In the scripture: Ministered by: Bishops and Priests Celebrating Penance- Any person of any age, who has a serious illness or is about to undergo surgery may receive the sacrament. Rite: 1) Introductory rites 2) Liturgy of the Word 3) Litany (Prayer of the Faithful) 4) Laying on of hands 5) Blessing of oil 6)Prayer of thanksgiving 7) Anointing with oil 8) Prayer after anointing Purpose/Effect- In times of serious illness, frailty or suffering God guides and strengthens them through the Sacrament of Anointing. Helping the person accept the trials of illness - The Holy Spirit gives strength, peace and courage to overcome the trials of serious illness or old age. Sins are forgiven and the soul is healed. Uniting a person with the passion of Christ - Suffering is given new meaning when people share in the saving work of Jesus. One unites more closely with Christ through suffering. Grace for the Church - When the Church cares for the sick, it serves Christ himself. This is a witness to the truth of Christ s redemption and an opportunity for the Church to live as the Body of Christ. Providing strength for the final journey from death to resurrection - helps people face illness and death with courage and dignity.

13 Provides love and support of Jesus, his basic purpose was to teach that, in him, the love and power of God had come into the world to restore the original relationships God intended. In the Sacrament of Anointing, through the Holy Spirit, Jesus gives: strengthening, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age. [CCC 1520] They find in themselves: - greater inner peace - inner spiritual and psychological healing - renewed faith and trust in God - strength in the face of temptations, especially discouragement - strength against anguish in the face of death. - Sometimes healed physically deeper union with Jesus sick people find themselves strengthened to offer their sufferings to God for the same purpose as Jesus. Their sufferings no longer lack purpose or have a sense of futility. They grow in an awareness that their sufferings can benefit others, as did the sufferings of Jesus. Their sense of closeness to Jesus grows. United with him in suffering, they find the fruits of oneness with Jesus growing, particularly peace, love and patience. contributing to the holiness of the Church The Sacrament of Anointing unites sick and frail people more closely to Jesus. Increase the influence of the divine in themselves as individuals. As this influence grows in Church members, it grows in the Church. preparation for death The strength the Spirit gives strengthens those who have been anointed to face death Effects the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church; the strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age; the forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of Penance; the restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul; the preparation for passing over to eternal life.