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74 No: they are excluded by the definition contained in the Catechism, because they are not "generally necessary to salvation."

In what respect did Extreme Unction "grow out of a corrupt following of the Apostles?"

It was applied to a totally different purpose from the anointing appointed by the Apostles.

How so?

The anointing practised under the sanction of the Apostles was for the restoration of sick persons to health, and for the forgiveness of their sins; but Extreme Unction is for persons at the point of death, and only for their spiritual benefit. See St. James v. 14, 15.

What is meant by "orders?"

The condition or state of a minister of the Church, whether bishop, priest, or deacon.

What is meant by calling it and matrimony "states of life allowed in the Scriptures?"

That the Scriptures authorize persons to marry and to be admitted to Holy Orders.

In what respect are orders and matrimony inferior to Baptism and the Lord's Supper?

They "have not any visible sign or ceremony ordained of God."

For what uses were "the Sacraments" not ordained?