19. Anointing The Sick And The Dying
Read Lesson 19 in the US Catholic Catechism for Adults. Self-study program of St. Edward Church, Shelon WA
- 1.Cardinal Bernadin, the bishop of Chicago is best known for: p. 250
- A.
His opposition to the Daley political machine in his city.
- B.
His promotion of vocations to the religious life.
- C.
His multiple terms as president of the NCCB.
- D.
His teaching on how to embrace suffering in the face of death.
- 2.Jesus' compassion to the paralytic was indicated by: p. 251
- A.
Saying, "Pick up your mat and follow me."
- B.
Saying "Your sins are forgiven."
- C.
Saying, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle."
- D.
Saying, "He who has trust in me will make the journey to heaven."
- 3.Jesus' cures were: p. 252
- A.
Signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God
- B.
A heralding of a new age in the progress of medicine.
- C.
A revision of the procedures of Hippocrates.
- D.
The inauguration of faith healing.
- 4.One should receive the Anointing: p. 253
- A.
At the point of death once in a coma.
- B.
If it has never been received before and one is sick.
- C.
Only if surgery is anticipated.
- D.
If the nature of the illness is serious to any extent.
- 5.Sick children: p. 253
- A.
May be anointed if they are in weak condition even though no dangerous illness is present.
- B.
Should not misuse this sacrament by putting it off.
- C.
If they have sufficient use of reason to be comforted by this sacrament.
- D.
Will be anointed on the upper hand so they will not rub the oil off.
- 6.The minister of the sacrament: p. 255
- A.
Are only bishops and priests.
- B.
Bishops, priests and deacons in emergency.
- C.
Anyone who has the intention to do what the Church requires.
- D.
The faithful who have special delegation from the Ordinary of the diocese.
- 7.The minister lays his hands on the head of the sick person, and: p. 253
- A.
Anoints the forehead and hand
- B.
Uses the words, "Be confirmed with the Chrism of salvation."
- C.
Anoints only the area of pain or injury.
- D.
Has the sick person repeat the words after him.
- 8.Which of these is not an effect of the sacrament: p. 254
- A.
It unites the sick person to the passion of Christ
- B.
It gives the sick person the strength, peace & courage to endure his sufferings.
- C.
It provides the certainty of healing within a week.
- D.
It restores health if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul.
- 9.The epistle of James asks for whom to be called? p. 256 & 257
- A.
Presbyters
- B.
Overseers
- C.
Episcopoi
- D.
Diaconoi
- 10.What is the oil used in this sacrament called?
- 11.Viaticum is : p. 254
- A.
Holy Communion given at the end of life.
- B.
A viaduct built by a Catholic.
- C.
When the sick person cannot swallow the Consecrated Host, this multi-purpose pill is used instead.
- D.
A blessing given before the heart stops beating.
- 12.The Sacrament of anointing the sick unites the sick person with the suffering of Jesus in his sufferings on the cross. p. 254
- A.
True
- B.
False
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