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yes. the point of annointing the sick is to forgive their sins and let God know that they accept his offer of eternal life.

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Is Anointing the Sick in the group of Sacrament of Confessions?

Yes, those 2 sacraments are grouped as sacraments of healing. Anointing of the sick also implies forgiveness of sins


Which sacrement did Martin Luther eliminate?

Martin Luther eliminated 5 of the 7 sacraments : he only kept communion and baptism and he eliminated: confirmation, matrimony, holy orders, anointing of the sick, penance.


Is anointing of the sick the last sacrament?

Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven Sacraments, and is associated not only with bodily healing but with forgiveness of sins. Only priests can administer it. The special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has as its effects: * The uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church; * The strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age; * The forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of penance; * The restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul; * The preparation for passing over to eternal life.


Is Anointing the sick a sacrement of healing?

Yes, there are MANY prayers on Anointing of the sick. No, there is not a definite one made by someone. There are just many that different people have written and composed. Here are some useful websites: http://www.catholic.org/search_site.php?search_term=anointing%20of%20the%20sick&qqq=Prayers http://www.yenra.com/catholic/prayers/ http://www.worldprayers.org/ http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/ Hope i helped you with homework or something! You can also write your own poems/prayers about Anointing of the sick. You dont HAVE to findone! The best ones are written by YOU


Why is the Eucharist given during the Anointing of the Sick?

It is not necessarily given during the anointing of the sick, but can be if requested.


Who should do the anointing?

The parish priest should administer anointing of the sick.


What are colours of the Anointing of the Sick?

green


What the signs in anointing of the sick?

the healing


What is annoying of the sick?

The term is "anointing" of the sick, and it is simply putting anointing oil on the person (usually on the head) and then praying for God to heal them.


Who can celebrate the anointing of the sick?

Only a priest or bishop can administer the sacrament, as it implies forgiveness of sins. Any baptized catholic who is seriously ill, weakened elderly, or awaiting surgery can receive.


Where is the sacrament of anointing given?

The sacrament of anointing the forehead with oils is done in baptism, and is also done when anointing the sick for healing purposes.


What are the 8 stages of Anointing of the Sick?

not sure