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Liturgy
and

Sacraments
Chapter 35

The Sacraments of Healing

Chapter Summary
In this chapter, we will
explore the Sacraments
of Healing:
The Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of
Penance and
Reconciliation
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We will discover the meaning and importance of Gods healing for

individuals and the community.

Introduction and
Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner
(Handbook, pages 376378)

Healing begins with contrition

and invites conversion.
Through the Sacrament of
Penance and Reconciliation,
God forgives our sins and
strengthens us to live as he
wants us to live.
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Journal It!
Why do you think that people
dont go to Reconciliation?
Are you comfortable going to
Reconciliation?

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Reconciliation in Four Movements

and Reconciliation in Three Forms

(Handbook, pages 379384)

Reconciliation is a process that

includes being sorry (contrition),
confessing sin (confession),
working to repair the damage
(Penance), and being forgiven
(absolution).

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Search It!
Write in your notebook
your own definitions for
the words contrition,
confession, Penance, and
absolution. Search for an
image online to represent
each.
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Brought Back to Life in the Community

and Anointing of the Sick

(Handbook, pages 384386)

Spiritual and physical sickness

separate us from the community,
but in the Sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick, a person
connects to the community
through prayer and healing.

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Review It!
True or False:
Both sin and sickness
separate us from the
community of faith.

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The Celebration of the Sacrament

(Handbook, pages 387389)

The Sacrament of Anointing of

the Sick is a moment of healing
and grace.

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Review It!
List the four essential parts
of the Sacrament of Anointing
of the Sick.

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