Sacrament of the Sick

The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the conditions of grave illness, old age, and prior to a serious operation. If a sick person who received this anointing recovers his health he can, in the case of another grave illness, receive this sacrament again. If, during the same illness the person's condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated. The same holds for the elderly whose frailty becomes more pronounced. Only a priest or bishop may give the sacrament, using oil blessed by the bishop or, if necessary, by the celebrating priest himself.

The special grace of this sacrament has as its effect: the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ; the strengthening, peace and courage to endure 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. (from Catechism of the Catholic Church)

If you need to request Anointing of the Sick, please contact one of our priests.