Flipped learning Homework: The last rites (Page 160-161 of textbook)

The Last Rites are the prayers and blessings that take place when a person is approaching death. They include
the anointing of the sick, the last confession, the last communion (Viaticum) and the commendation of the
dying.

1. Match up the keywords and definitions

Anointing of the sick Means- with you on your way’

The last communion before death to show
that Christ is with the person in death
Commendation of the dying One of the seven sacraments that gives
healing, strength, and forgiveness
Viaticum The prayers that are said when a person is
at the point of death

2. Watch the following video clips and answer the following questions on the sacrament of
the anointing of the Sick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhRxf4-i92U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGVym96GWW0
1. Who can receive the sacrament of the sick? When should it be received?

2. What is the purpose of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?

3. Who can administer this sacrament?

4. What is the origin of this sacrament?

5. What are the effects of this sacrament?

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 3. The sacrament of the anointing of the sick involves the following stages (Fill in the blanks)

- The Priest sprinkles the room and the patient with _____________________ as a reminder of
their _______________
- Confession of __________ from the person that is sick
- There is a reading from the _______________
- Prayers for the sick are said along with a litany of the _______________
- The Priest _________________________ on the sick person and calls on the power of the
____________ _______________
- Oil is blessed and the priest _____________ the forehead and hands of the sick person with
the oil saying
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
- The _________________ is said
- ___________________ ___________________ is given

4.The commendation of the dying is a short service that is administered when the person is
potentially near/at the moment of death
It is a short service which includes prayer, scripture, and viaticum- (the last communion)
Below are some key aspects of the commendation of dying service. Consider the significance of these by
reflecting on the questions asked.

The dying person may hold a crucifix How might this provide comfort and hope for the dying person?
as a reminder that they are sharing in
Christ’s death.

The dying person will receive viaticum Reflect on Catholic beliefs about the Eucharist and its importance. Why might it be
which is their ‘last communion’. significant that the dying person receives Viaticum?
At the moment of death, the following What does this tell us about a Catholic understanding of death? How may it provide
prayer may be said. hope for the family?
Go forth, Christian soul, from this world in the name
of God the almighty Father, who created you, in the
name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,
who suffered for you, in the name of the Holy Spirit,
who was poured out upon you, go forth, faithful
Christian.
May you live in peace this day, may your home be
with God in Zion, with Mary, the Virgin Mother of
God, with Joseph, and all the Angels and Saints.