Aquinas 101 - The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The SacramentsAnointing of the Sick

3 lessonsAs we approach the end of our life, we can become more weak or fall seriously ill. Physical wounds can lead to spiritual weakness and temptations. So, Christ and His Catholic Church give the sick a special kind of attention. The sacrament of anointing of the sick incorporates the infirmed person into the life of Jesus, who suffered for us and confers healing grace for weaknesses caused by sin. But, what exactly is anointing of the sick? What happens in the sacrament? When should I call a priest? What graces are conferred in anointing? You'll learn the answers to these questions and more in this course on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.

What you will learn

The sacramental form and matter of Anointing of the Sick
When to a call a priest to administer Anointing of the Sick
What Anointing of the Sick does physically and spiritually
The graces given in Anointing of the Sick

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Course Content

Lesson 1: What Is Anointing of the Sick?

Lesson 2: When to Call a Priest?

Lesson 3: The Grace of Anointing

Instructors

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.Assistant Director, Thomistic Institute. Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology, Dominican House of Studies.

Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P.Vice President, Academic Dean, and Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dominican House of Studies.

Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P.Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Pastoral Studies, Dominican House of Studies.