Healing Wounds
What are the two Sacraments of Healing?
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
What is another name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Confession or Penance.
Who is the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick especially for?
People who are seriously ill, weakened by age, or facing serious surgery.
A classmate is grieving because someone they love has died. What is one kind thing you could do?
Listen, offer comfort, spend time with them, pray for them, or simply let them know you care.
True or False: Reconciliation is meant to make us afraid and ashamed.
False. It is an encounter with God's mercy and forgiveness.
A child breaks an arm. What kind of healing might be needed?
Physical healing, such as medical treatment.
What is the first step in preparing for Reconciliation, when we honestly think about our choices and sins?
Examination of conscience.
True or False: Anointing of the Sick is only for people who are dying.
False.
Your friend makes a mistake and sincerely apologizes. What is one way you can show mercy?
Forgive them and give them a chance to make things right.
True or False: The goal of Reconciliation is simply to list everything we did wrong.
False. The goal is to return to God's love, receive forgiveness, and grow spiritually.
Someone tells a lie and feels guilty. What kind of wound might this be?
A spiritual wound caused by sin.
What is the name for being truly sorry for our sins?
Contrition.
Name at least two things Anointing of the Sick can give a person.
Spiritual strength, peace, courage, and forgiveness when appropriate.
You notice someone sitting alone because other students have left them out. What could you do?
Include them, invite them to join you, and treat them with kindness.
True or False: Catholics must receive Reconciliation before every Eucharist.
False. Reconciliation is required before Communion when a person is conscious of grave/serious sin and has not yet received absolution.
Two friends have a serious argument and stop speaking to each other. What kind of healing might they need?
Relational or emotional healing, including forgiveness and reconciliation.
What is it called when we tell our sins to the priest?
We make our confession.
Does Anointing of the Sick always physically cure a person?
No. It may bring physical healing if that is God’s will, but it especially gives spiritual strength, peace, and courage.
A family member is seriously ill. Name three ways you could show care.
Examples:
True or False: Anointing of the Sick is a magical cure.
False. It is a sacrament that brings spiritual strength, peace, courage, and forgiveness when appropriate. Physical healing may occur if it is God's will.
True or False: Every kind of wound can be seen from the outside.
False. Some wounds are emotional, relational, or spiritual and cannot be seen.
Name the five parts of Reconciliation in the correct order:
Answer:
Why is Anointing of the Sick important even when a person is not physically cured?
Because it reminds the person that Christ is present with them in their suffering and gives spiritual strength, peace, and courage.
How does showing mercy to someone who is suffering reflect the way Jesus treats people?
Jesus shows love, compassion, forgiveness, and care for people who are suffering. When we do the same, we imitate His mercy.
True or False: Jesus cares about both our physical and spiritual suffering.
Answer:
True.