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CHAPTER 7CHAPTER 7The Sacraments of Healing and MinistryThe Sacraments of Healing and Ministry

The Power of Forgiveness in a SufferingThe Power of Forgiveness in a Suffering World World

PenancePenance

Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick

Holy OrdersHoly Orders

MatrimonyMatrimony

Christ calls all his disciples to extend his love Christ calls all his disciples to extend his love and to minister to others as welland to minister to others as well

Christ calls all his disciples to extend his love Christ calls all his disciples to extend his love and to minister to others as welland to minister to others as well

Penance Penance Christ Forgives our sins in the sacrament of conversionChrist Forgives our sins in the sacrament of conversion

Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick Christ helps suffering people with his gracesChrist helps suffering people with his graces

Holy OrdersHoly Orders calls men to minister to us in Jesus’ placecalls men to minister to us in Jesus’ place

Matrimony Matrimony helps married couples to be Christ to each other and their familieshelps married couples to be Christ to each other and their families

Penance Penance Christ Forgives our sins in the sacrament of conversionChrist Forgives our sins in the sacrament of conversion

Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick Christ helps suffering people with his gracesChrist helps suffering people with his graces

Holy OrdersHoly Orders calls men to minister to us in Jesus’ placecalls men to minister to us in Jesus’ place

Matrimony Matrimony helps married couples to be Christ to each other and their familieshelps married couples to be Christ to each other and their families

Chapter 7 Chapter 7 The Sacraments of Healing and MinistryThe Sacraments of Healing and Ministry

The Power of Forgiveness in a Suffering WorldThe Power of Forgiveness in a Suffering World



How can a good and loving God permit so much How can a good and loving God permit so much suffering and evil in the world?suffering and evil in the world?

1. God is supremely good and loving, even in the midst of 1. God is supremely good and loving, even in the midst of suffering – proved by Christ’s own suffering and death. suffering – proved by Christ’s own suffering and death.

2. Suffering and evil are an unfortunate part of the human2. Suffering and evil are an unfortunate part of the human story – God does not cause or send suffering. story – God does not cause or send suffering.

3. God’s created world is on a 3. God’s created world is on a journey to perfection – it is journey to perfection – it is not yet perfect. not yet perfect.


1. God is supremely good and loving, even in the midst of 1. God is supremely good and loving, even in the midst of suffering – proved by Christ’s own suffering and death. suffering – proved by Christ’s own suffering and death.

2. Suffering and evil are an unfortunate part of the human2. Suffering and evil are an unfortunate part of the human story – God does not cause or send suffering. story – God does not cause or send suffering.

3. God’s created world is on a 3. God’s created world is on a journey to perfection – it is journey to perfection – it is not yet perfect. not yet perfect.




4. The misuse of freedom is the cause of much moral 4. The misuse of freedom is the cause of much moral evil – intellect and free will require much responsibility. evil – intellect and free will require much responsibility.

5. Christian faith announces the Good 5. Christian faith announces the Good News of Jesus Christ, who conquered News of Jesus Christ, who conquered the forces of evil – Jesus’ suffering, the forces of evil – Jesus’ suffering, Death, and Resurrection have Death, and Resurrection have conquered the worst evil: death and conquered the worst evil: death and separation from God. separation from God.


4. The misuse of freedom is the cause of much moral 4. The misuse of freedom is the cause of much moral evil – intellect and free will require much responsibility. evil – intellect and free will require much responsibility.

5. Christian faith announces the Good 5. Christian faith announces the Good News of Jesus Christ, who conquered News of Jesus Christ, who conquered the forces of evil – Jesus’ suffering, the forces of evil – Jesus’ suffering, Death, and Resurrection have Death, and Resurrection have conquered the worst evil: death and conquered the worst evil: death and separation from God. separation from God.


PenancePenance

The Sacrament of Penance is also called:The Sacrament of Penance is also called:The Sacrament of Penance is also called:The Sacrament of Penance is also called:

Sacrament of Conversionchanging our lives by rooting out sin, by firmly intending to

sin no more, and by trusting in God’s infinite mercy and grace

Confessionhighlights the telling of

our sins to the priest

Sacrament of Forgivenessreminds us that God imparts

pardon and peace through the priest’s words of absolution Prayer of Absolution

“I absolve you from your sins in the name of the

Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

ReconciliationGod’s loving forgiveness unites us

with God and the Church

Sacrament of Penancestresses that when we turn from sin, we must do penance and make

satisfaction for the sins we have committed


PenancePenance

The Rite of Penance has two essential elements The Rite of Penance has two essential elements The Rite of Penance has two essential elements The Rite of Penance has two essential elements

2. God’s action 2. God’s action 2. God’s action 2. God’s action

CONTRITION

Genuine sorrow for one’s sins

perfect vs. imperfect contrition

CONFESSION

Telling one’s sins to a priest after an

examination of one’s conscience

SATISFACTION

Part of the reparationsinners need to do

such as praying anddoing works of mercy

THROUGHPRIESTS & BISHOPS

Coworkers who forgivesin in Jesus’ name and

determine the penance given

1. The acts of the penitent 1. The acts of the penitent 1. The acts of the penitent 1. The acts of the penitent



History of the Anointing of the SickHistory of the Anointing of the Sick Jesus showed that God’s Kingdom was present Jesus showed that God’s Kingdom was present

through his healing ministrythrough his healing ministry Jesus’ disciples continued his healing ministry Jesus’ disciples continued his healing ministry

by preaching repentance, casting out demons, by preaching repentance, casting out demons, and anointing and healing the sickand anointing and healing the sick

The Letter of James shows the roots of this The Letter of James shows the roots of this sacrament:sacrament:

History of the Anointing of the SickHistory of the Anointing of the Sick Jesus showed that God’s Kingdom was present Jesus showed that God’s Kingdom was present

through his healing ministrythrough his healing ministry Jesus’ disciples continued his healing ministry Jesus’ disciples continued his healing ministry

by preaching repentance, casting out demons, by preaching repentance, casting out demons, and anointing and healing the sickand anointing and healing the sick

The Letter of James shows the roots of this The Letter of James shows the roots of this sacrament:sacrament:

Is anyone among you sick? He shouldsummon the presbyters of the Church,

and they should pray over him and anoint(him) with oil in the name of the Lord, and

the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If

he has committed any sins, he will beforgiven.

James 5:14-15



History of the Anointing of the SickHistory of the Anointing of the Sick By the Middle Ages the sacrament was usually By the Middle Ages the sacrament was usually

administered only to those who were dyingadministered only to those who were dying The reforms of the Second Vatican Council The reforms of the Second Vatican Council

stress that the sacrament is for those suffering stress that the sacrament is for those suffering from serious illness, the elderly,from serious illness, the elderly,those facing major surgery those facing major surgery as well as the dying as well as the dying

History of the Anointing of the SickHistory of the Anointing of the Sick By the Middle Ages the sacrament was usually By the Middle Ages the sacrament was usually

administered only to those who were dyingadministered only to those who were dying The reforms of the Second Vatican Council The reforms of the Second Vatican Council

stress that the sacrament is for those suffering stress that the sacrament is for those suffering from serious illness, the elderly,from serious illness, the elderly,those facing major surgery those facing major surgery as well as the dying as well as the dying



Rite of the Sacrament of AnointingRite of the Sacrament of AnointingRite of the Sacrament of AnointingRite of the Sacrament of Anointing

1. The priest lays hands on the sick person(s)

2. He prays for them in the faith of the Church:

3. He anoints their forehead and hands with oil ideally blessed previously by a bishopThrough this holy anointing may the Lord in

his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you

from sin save you and raise you up.



Effects of the Sacrament of AnointingEffects of the Sacrament of AnointingEffects of the Sacrament of AnointingEffects of the Sacrament of Anointing

The forgiveness of sin

if the person has notbeen able to receive

the Sacrament of Reconciliation

The union of the sick person more closely to

Christ’s redemptivePassion

For dying persons, the

strength of the anointing and viaticum before entering eternity

and meeting God

Spiritual healing: comfort, peace, courage

of the Holy Spirit

Physical healing when this

will help the person in his or her

condition before God



The Ministerial Priesthood The Ministerial Priesthood ““ministers to the ministers”ministers to the ministers” Sacramental ordination consecrates certain baptized men to Sacramental ordination consecrates certain baptized men to

one of three degrees of a sacred order:one of three degrees of a sacred order:

episcopacy – bishopsepiscopacy – bishops

presbyterate – priestspresbyterate – priests

diaconate – deaconsdiaconate – deacons Continues the special ministry Continues the special ministry

Jesus entrusted to the ApostlesJesus entrusted to the Apostles

The Ministerial Priesthood The Ministerial Priesthood ““ministers to the ministers”ministers to the ministers” Sacramental ordination consecrates certain baptized men to Sacramental ordination consecrates certain baptized men to

one of three degrees of a sacred order:one of three degrees of a sacred order:

episcopacy – bishopsepiscopacy – bishops

presbyterate – priestspresbyterate – priests

diaconate – deaconsdiaconate – deacons Continues the special ministry Continues the special ministry

Jesus entrusted to the ApostlesJesus entrusted to the Apostles



The Ministerial Priesthood The Ministerial Priesthood Through the ministerial priesthood Christ becomes visibly present Through the ministerial priesthood Christ becomes visibly present

to the Church as its headto the Church as its head Confers a “sacred power” of service on behalf of Christ for his Confers a “sacred power” of service on behalf of Christ for his

Church Church Bishops and priests must:Bishops and priests must:

proclaim and teach Gods’ Word to allproclaim and teach Gods’ Word to all

lead the Christian community in worshiplead the Christian community in worship

guide and rule God’s people by imitating guide and rule God’s people by imitating Jesus’ model of humble service Jesus’ model of humble service

The Ministerial Priesthood The Ministerial Priesthood Through the ministerial priesthood Christ becomes visibly present Through the ministerial priesthood Christ becomes visibly present

to the Church as its headto the Church as its head Confers a “sacred power” of service on behalf of Christ for his Confers a “sacred power” of service on behalf of Christ for his

Church Church Bishops and priests must:Bishops and priests must:

proclaim and teach Gods’ Word to allproclaim and teach Gods’ Word to all

lead the Christian community in worshiplead the Christian community in worship

guide and rule God’s people by imitating guide and rule God’s people by imitating Jesus’ model of humble service Jesus’ model of humble service



Episcopacy ● Receives the fullness of Holy Orders● As successor to the Apostles, he takes Christ’s place: as teacher (to instruct), as shepherd (to rule), as priest (to sanctify) ● The visible head of a diocese

Presbyterate ● Work alongside bishops as their helpers and extensions ● Act in the person of Christ, especially in celebrating the Eucharist

Diaconate ● Configured to Christ, “to serve, not to be served” ● Help bishops and priests at liturgies and other liturgical functions

The special roles of ordained ministryThe special roles of ordained ministryThe special roles of ordained ministryThe special roles of ordained ministry



Rite of Holy OrdersRite of Holy Orders The Church has the authority to ordain only The Church has the authority to ordain only

baptized men baptized men The essential sign for all three orders is the The essential sign for all three orders is the

bishop’s laying on of hands followed bishop’s laying on of hands followed by a prayer of consecration by a prayer of consecration

In the Latin Rite priests and In the Latin Rite priests and bishops may not marry bishops may not marry

Rite of Holy OrdersRite of Holy Orders The Church has the authority to ordain only The Church has the authority to ordain only

baptized men baptized men The essential sign for all three orders is the The essential sign for all three orders is the

bishop’s laying on of hands followed bishop’s laying on of hands followed by a prayer of consecration by a prayer of consecration

In the Latin Rite priests and In the Latin Rite priests and bishops may not marry bishops may not marry


MatrimonyMatrimony

The Catholic Understanding of MarriageThe Catholic Understanding of Marriage A sign of God calling a man and woman to A sign of God calling a man and woman to

holiness through ordinary married lifeholiness through ordinary married life A vocation written into our natureA vocation written into our nature A permanent, exclusive love relationshipA permanent, exclusive love relationship True committed love brings forth lifeTrue committed love brings forth life Requires the virtues of faithfulness until Requires the virtues of faithfulness until

death and openness to childrendeath and openness to children

The Catholic Understanding of MarriageThe Catholic Understanding of Marriage A sign of God calling a man and woman to A sign of God calling a man and woman to

holiness through ordinary married lifeholiness through ordinary married life A vocation written into our natureA vocation written into our nature A permanent, exclusive love relationshipA permanent, exclusive love relationship True committed love brings forth lifeTrue committed love brings forth life Requires the virtues of faithfulness until Requires the virtues of faithfulness until

death and openness to childrendeath and openness to children


MatrimonyMatrimony

The Catholic Understanding of MarriageThe Catholic Understanding of Marriage The bride and groom are the ministersThe bride and groom are the ministers Sexual sharing must take place according to Sexual sharing must take place according to

God’s two-fold plan:God’s two-fold plan:

it must be it must be unitiveunitive – a powerful sign that – a powerful sign that binds the couple as lifelong partners binds the couple as lifelong partners

it must be it must be procreativeprocreative – open to – open to sharing in God’s creative activity sharing in God’s creative activity

The family is the The family is the domestic Churchdomestic Church

The Catholic Understanding of MarriageThe Catholic Understanding of Marriage The bride and groom are the ministersThe bride and groom are the ministers Sexual sharing must take place according to Sexual sharing must take place according to

God’s two-fold plan:God’s two-fold plan:

it must be it must be unitiveunitive – a powerful sign that – a powerful sign that binds the couple as lifelong partners binds the couple as lifelong partners

it must be it must be procreativeprocreative – open to – open to sharing in God’s creative activity sharing in God’s creative activity

The family is the The family is the domestic Churchdomestic Church


MatrimonyMatrimony

Effects of the Sacrament of MatrimonyEffects of the Sacrament of Matrimony Because it is a covenant, it is valid for lifeBecause it is a covenant, it is valid for life Christ gives the husband and wife graces Christ gives the husband and wife graces

they need to live lovingly each daythey need to live lovingly each day If Christ blesses the marriage with children, If Christ blesses the marriage with children,

he helps the parents to raise and he helps the parents to raise and educate them in a Christian educate them in a Christian family setting family setting

Effects of the Sacrament of MatrimonyEffects of the Sacrament of Matrimony Because it is a covenant, it is valid for lifeBecause it is a covenant, it is valid for life Christ gives the husband and wife graces Christ gives the husband and wife graces

they need to live lovingly each daythey need to live lovingly each day If Christ blesses the marriage with children, If Christ blesses the marriage with children,

he helps the parents to raise and he helps the parents to raise and educate them in a Christian educate them in a Christian family setting family setting

PresbytersPresbyters (184) (184) BishopBishop (184) (184) Sacrament of the Sacrament of the

Anointing of the SickAnointing of the Sick (185)(185)

Sacrament of Holy Sacrament of Holy OrdersOrders (185) (185)

Sacrament of MatrimonySacrament of Matrimony (185)(185)

Sacrament of PenanceSacrament of Penance (187)(187)

AbsolutionAbsolution (187) (187) ConcupiscenceConcupiscence (187) (187) Contrition Contrition (188)(188)

Perfect contritionPerfect contrition (189) (189) Imperfect contritionImperfect contrition

(189)(189) Extreme unctionExtreme unction (191) (191) ViaticumViaticum (191) (191) Latin RiteLatin Rite (192) (192) DiaconateDiaconate (195) (195) CelibacyCelibacy (197) (197) PolygamyPolygamy (198) (198) AnnulmentAnnulment (201) (201)


VOCABULARY VOCABULARY

My dear friends, let us ask God for his continued blessing My dear friends, let us ask God for his continued blessing upon this bridegroom and his bride.upon this bridegroom and his bride.

Holy Father, creator of the universe, maker of man and Holy Father, creator of the universe, maker of man and woman in your own likeness, source of blessing for woman in your own likeness, source of blessing for married life, we humbly pray to you for this woman who married life, we humbly pray to you for this woman who today is united with her husband in this sacrament of today is united with her husband in this sacrament of marriage.marriage.

May your fullest blessing come upon her and her husband May your fullest blessing come upon her and her husband so that they may together rejoice in your gift of married so that they may together rejoice in your gift of married love (and enrich your Church with their children).love (and enrich your Church with their children).

Lord, may they both praise you when they are happy and Lord, may they both praise you when they are happy and turn to you in their sorrows. May they be glad that you turn to you in their sorrows. May they be glad that you help them in their work and know that you are with help them in their work and know that you are with them in their need. May they pray to you in the them in their need. May they pray to you in the community of the Church, and be your witnesses in the community of the Church, and be your witnesses in the world. May they reach old age in the company of their world. May they reach old age in the company of their friends, and come at last to the kingdom of heaven. We friends, and come at last to the kingdom of heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord.ask this through Christ our Lord.

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