The Anointing of The Sick sacrament brings the support and encouragement of the Church to a person seriously impaired by illness or old age. Catholics not in imminent danger of death who wish to receive the sacrament due to anticipated surgery or serious illness should call the Parish Office to arrange to be anointed. Please advise the office of anyone admitted to the hospital or who is homebound and in need of the Church's ministry.

Scriptural basis: “Is any among you sick? Let them call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven” (Jas 5:14-15).

Who can receive the sacrament?

All who are experiencing illness, old age or anticipating a surgery may receive this sacrament as well as those who are dying.

Who can administer the sacrament?

Only priests can give the Anointing of the Sick, using blessed oil for that purpose.

How is it celebrated?

The anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person is accompanied by prayer, laying on of hands and Scripture reading. 

What are the sacrament’s effects?

The sick person is united to the passion of Christ, receives strength, peace and courage to endure the sufferings of illness or old age, the forgiveness of sins, and preparation for passing over to eternal life for those who may be dying.

To arrange for the Anointing of the Sick on an individual basis, please call the parish office at 847-824-2026.