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During one sacrament, if the substances used for this practice have already been blessed, then the celebrants must recite an exorcism prayer. Interpretations of James 5:14 (“chapter 5, verse 14”), which describes this practice, (-5[1])claim that this practice is used to call upon God to help the participants. During Anglican confirmations, this practice may be performed alongside the laying on of hands. In Greek Orthodox churches, (10[1])this practice must be performed with the water used for baptisms. (0[1]-5[2])Substances used for this practice are mixed with aromatics and must be blessed by bishops in the Chrism mass. (-5[1])This one of the seven sacraments may be administered before the Viaticum as part of the last rites. (10[1])For 10 points, name this type of Christian ritual where oil is placed on a (10[1])person’s head, (10[3])which includes one “of the sick.” ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: anointing [accept anointing of the sick; accept extreme unction]
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Vaibhavi AddalaMIT AYale C72-5
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