Religious Education
The Religious Education
Curriculum through the seasons of the Liturgical Year, aims to
assist the students to;
the mystery of Christ as revealed in each person and in relationship with others, the Church, and Creation.
Through the study of the sacraments we enable students to understand the meaning and purpose of each of them, and to become active knowledgeable members of the Church.
- reflect upon
- make sense of
- celebrate
- live more deeply
the mystery of Christ as revealed in each person and in relationship with others, the Church, and Creation.
Through the study of the sacraments we enable students to understand the meaning and purpose of each of them, and to become active knowledgeable members of the Church.
Archdiocese of Sydney: Religious Education Curriculum, Year 3 to 6. (2006) p. 12
Anointing of the Sick
When a Catholic is very sick, the Church anoints the person
with oil in a special ritual of healing called Anointing of the Sick.
Traditionally referred to as Extreme Unction or Last Rites, the Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick is administered both to the dying and to those who
are gravely ill or are about to undergo a serious operation, for the recovery
of their health and for spiritual strength. It is a ritual of healing
appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.
This sacrament is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and proclaimed by St. James. It is administered by anointing with blessed oil accompanied by prayer. Only a priest can validly administer it. It can be received by any baptised person who has reached the age of reason and is on account of sickness or age in danger of death. Its effect is the strengthening of the soul, often of the body as well, and in the necessary conditions remission of sins. This rite is one way in which the Church continues the healing ministry of Jesus. The healing offered by this anointing is forgiveness of sins, hope and inner peace, sometimes physical healing, and an assurance of God's steadfast care, even in death.
In the past, this sacrament was often kept strictly for those close to death. In more recent years the Church has encouraged greater use of this sacrament for illness which is not necessarily life-threatening. As with all the sacraments, this anointing has significance for the whole Church. It reminds us of our call to wholeness and our call to be a sign of salvation to the world. Wherever there is brokenness, we are to be instruments of Christ's healing touch.
A person may be anointed during any weekday Mass, before surgery or medical treatment, and at other times by request to a priest.
"Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the "priests" of the church, and let them pray over him"
James 5:14
This sacrament is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and proclaimed by St. James. It is administered by anointing with blessed oil accompanied by prayer. Only a priest can validly administer it. It can be received by any baptised person who has reached the age of reason and is on account of sickness or age in danger of death. Its effect is the strengthening of the soul, often of the body as well, and in the necessary conditions remission of sins. This rite is one way in which the Church continues the healing ministry of Jesus. The healing offered by this anointing is forgiveness of sins, hope and inner peace, sometimes physical healing, and an assurance of God's steadfast care, even in death.
In the past, this sacrament was often kept strictly for those close to death. In more recent years the Church has encouraged greater use of this sacrament for illness which is not necessarily life-threatening. As with all the sacraments, this anointing has significance for the whole Church. It reminds us of our call to wholeness and our call to be a sign of salvation to the world. Wherever there is brokenness, we are to be instruments of Christ's healing touch.
A person may be anointed during any weekday Mass, before surgery or medical treatment, and at other times by request to a priest.
"Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the "priests" of the church, and let them pray over him"
James 5:14
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