True and false answers are grouped for easy print and study.
TRUE
3. Extreme Unction increases sanctifying grace, gives comfort, health to the body (if it benefits the soul) and remits venial sin.
4. Extreme Unction takes away the mortal sin of an unconscious person who has made an act of imperfect contrition.
FALSE
1. Extreme Unction is for strengthening the soul at the point of death. It is not meant to effect the physcial body.
2. Extreme Unction, since Vatican II, is used for non-life threatening situations (normal sickness) upon request.
5. Confession is not necessary prior to Extreme Unction. - - - [If the person is conscious]
6. Only a priest or deacon can administer Extreme Unction.
7. It is pointless to administer Extreme Unction after death. - - - [Priest only]
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