HOLY OIL IN THE CHURCH
Bible Reading: Luke 10:30-34
Golden Verse:
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Like the precious oil on the head running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron" Psalm 133:1,2
Lesson Aims:
1. The meaning of the use of oil in the Church
2. For younger children: An example of the use of oil in the Church
Lesson Notes:
1. The oil is always a sign of the Holy Spirit (See Isaiah 61:1). We received the Holy Spirit when we were anointed with Myroon during the Sacrament of Confirmation.
2. The use of oil in the Old Testament as a symbol of using it in Church
a. Ordaining Aaron and his sons as priests (See Exodus 28:37-43, in particular verse 41)
b. As a sign of peace (See the burnt offerings in Leviticus 6:12 and the peace offerings in Leviticus 7:11-21)
c. Anointing Saul as a king (See I Samuel 10:1)
3. The meanings of the Holy Oil:
a. Sign of happiness (Psalm 45:7)
b. Sign of healing (Luke 10:30-34)
c. Sign of peace (Leviticus 6:12)
4. The use of oil in the Church
a. Sacrament of Confirmation (Myroon Oil)
b. Sacrament of the Holy Unction (James 5:14-15)
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Luke 10:30-34
30 / Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.31 / "Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 / "Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.
33 / "But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.
34 / "So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
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Holy Oil
Memory Verse:
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Like the precious oil on the head running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron.Psalm 133:1,2
1. The Holy Oil is a sign of
a) The Holy Spirit
b) Happiness
c) Peace
d) Healing
e) All of the above
2. In the Old ______, oil was used to ______Aaron and his ______as ______.
3. How was the oil used in Luke 10:30-34?
a) To ordain Aaron as a priest
b) To anoint the sick by the elders
c) To soothe the wounds of a crime victim
d) To light lamps for a wedding
4. In which of the following Sacraments is Oil used?
a) Confirmation
b) Confession
c) Holy Unction
d) a & c
e) a & b
5. When did we first receive the Holy Spirit?
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