Vocabulary
Form, Matter, Minister
Symbols & Effects
For Who & What?
Virtues
100

The Sacrament by which the sick and dying receive the grace of Christ to face their suffering with dignity and the strength of the Holy Spirit, and, if it is God’s will, to be healed.

What is Anointing of the Sick?

100

These are the only ministers of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Who are priests (& bishops)?

100

This is the primary effect of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

What is the strengthening of the person to endure suffering?

100

This is for anyone who is facing serious illness or suffering, as well as those close to death.

What is the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

100

These are acquired by human effort and help to prepare the powers of human beings for communion with God’s love.

What are the Cardinal Virtues?

200

The priest uses this to anoint the sick person in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

What is Holy Oil?

200

Blessed (Holy) oil, called Oil of the Sick or Infirm.

What is the Matter of Anointing of the Sick?

200
The suffering of a sick person is united to this in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

What is Christ's suffering?

200

We all experience suffering and death in this world, not because of our own sin, but because of this.

What is Original Sin?

200

This virtue helps us to decide what the true good is and to choose the right way to achieve it.

What is prudence?

300

This is sent upon the person as an outpouring in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to fortify or strengthen them for the journey ahead.

Who is the Holy Spirit?

300

“Through 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.”

What is the Form of the Anointing of the Sick?

300

The main symbols of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

What are the laying on of hands and anointing with oil?

300

Any separation from God results in these two things.

What are suffering and death?

300

This virtue means to give God and our neighbors what they truly deserve.

What is Justice?

400

Jesus gave us these to teach us to love our neighbor by performing actions that meet the physical needs of others.

What are the Corporal Works of Mercy?

400

All who suffer from serious illness or infirmity, those who are about to have a serious surgery, and anyone in danger of death from sickness or old age.

Who are the recipients of Anointing of the Sick?

400

In its symbols and effects, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is very similar to this sacrament.

What is Confirmation?

400

When we are facing illness and physical or mental suffering, we are more likely to give into this and to commit sin.

What is temptation?

400

This virtue is like courage and helps us to be firm or strong when pursuing the good and helps us to resist temptation and maintain hope.

What is Justice?

500

The tendency, or inclination to sin that is an effect of Original Sin.

What is concupiscence?

500

A person may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick this number of times.

What is as often as is deemed necessary?

500

This is completed for a person in receiving the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, especially if received just prior to death.

What is their sacramental journey?

500

Jesus is our __________, who frees us from sin and suffering for eternal life in Heaven.

What is Redeemer?

500

This virtue helps us to maintain balance in pursuing created goods.

What is Temperance?