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What is the special word for the Eucharist given to someone who is in danger of dying?
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Viaticum is the communion of the dying
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What is critical illness?
It is when someone is very seriously ill and in danger of dying.
the eucharist given to the dying is called?
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What is Viaticum and why is it important in the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick?
Viaticum is the Holy Eucharist as administered to those who are dying or in danger of death. It is usually administered during the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. However, if no priest is available for the anointing, an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist may provide the Eucharist to the person but they would be unable to anoint the person or hear their confession.
What is the name of the holy communion received by those who are dying?
Viaticum is the communion of the dying.
What is a Eucharist for a person in danger of dying?
A Eucharist for a person in danger of dying is called a Viaticum, provisions for a journey because the Church used to think that there was a three day journey into heaven.Roman Catholic answer: In addition to the Anointing of the Sick, the Church offers those who are about to leave this life the Eucharist as viaticum. Communion in the body and blood of Christ, received at this moment of "passing over" to the Father, has a particular significance and importance. It is the seed of eternal life and the power of resurrection, according to the words of the Lord: "He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day." The sacrament of Christ once dead and now risen, the Eucharist is here the sacrament of passing over from death to life, from this world to the Father. from the Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1524Note: I know of no "three day journey" and there is none mentioned by the Church.Anointing of the sick
What is in danger of dying out as some plants and animals are?
endangered
Why did Helen feel that she was in danger in the story the speckled banner?
Helen felt she was in danger because she found a dying woman in her room and realized someone had broken in. She believed that the same person might return for her, putting her life at risk.
What is the danger of dying?
not knowing if youl go somewhere after or disappear completely
Why is a marsh rabbit in danger?
It's endangered by oil spills:
When should the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick be administered?
When a person who is sick and in danger of dying.
What do vetrinarians do?
Vetrinarians take care of animals and help them live when they are in danger of dying.
Why is a person who has been severely burned in danger of dying of loss of water?
becaue there lungs can not resist the burns so theycan not drink any water and when u dont drink any water so are in danger of dying.
