Sacrament Of The Sick Prayer

Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament of Anointing of the Ill is given to those who are seriously ill past anointing them on the forehead and hands with duly blessed oil—pressed from olives or from other plants—saying, simply one time: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his honey and mercy aid yous with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save y'all and raise you up." (Catechism of the Cosmic Church, 1513)

Anointing of the Sick includes (CCC 1519):

The laying on of hands by the priest.
Prayer over the person "in the religion of the Church."
Anointing with oil blessed by the bishop.

This sacrament has a powerful effect upon the ill person (CCC 1520-21):

Strengthening, peace and backbone to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age"
"Healing of the soul, only also of the body if such is God'due south will.
Forgiveness of sin.
"Union with the passion of Christ." One'southward suffering becomes "a participation in the saving piece of work of Jesus."
Allows the sick person, by their suffering, to "contribute to the proficient of the People of God," edifice upwardly the holiness of the Church and all people.
"A preparation for the final journey."

The Sacrament of Anointing is meant for those Christians whose wellness is seriously dumb by sickness and old age. Through the anointing the Church building supports the ill in their struggle against illness, standing Christ'southward work of healing.

If possible, the sacrament should be requested at the beginning of a serious illness then the person can participate actively and fully. The presence of family members and others from the community highlight this prayer of the Church every bit a healing encounter with the Lord. Anointing may exist repeated as dictated by the status of the person, whether during the same or a different affliction.

If you would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing, or know of someone who would benefit from it, just call the parish role and ask to speak to the priest. If this is an emergency, please make sure you communicate that at the time of your phone call.

Individual Anointing

If you are scheduled to go to the hospital for surgery or extended care, contact the rectory Before you go, in lodge to arrange for the celebration of the Sacrament.

In Case Of Expiry

Although the Church does not bless one who has already died, priests may be invited to minister to the family and lead the prayers at the time of expiry as provided by the Church.

"Is any amidst you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and permit them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the proper noun of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will salvage the sick man, and the Lord will raise him upwardly; and if he has committed sins, he volition be forgiven".
--James five:fourteen-15