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When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it is God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.
Adapted from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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Scheduling an AnnointingThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available at any time by request. This Sacrament is not only for the dying but also for anyone about to undergo any serious medical surgery, for the weak, and for the elderly of our parish. In addition, a Communal Anointing of the Sick is given by the parish at least once a year for the entire parish community. Location, time, and other important details will be announced ahead of time in the Sunday bulletin. To schedule an annointing, please contact the Parish Office.
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Is Anointing of the Sick Last Rites?
Many believe it is the same thing, just a different way of naming it. It is not the same, but it is a part of Last Rites which includes three Sacraments: Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, & Eucharist or viaticum, which means food for the journey. These may be administered at one visit or on separate occasions. Although a layperson may administer viaticum, Reconciliation and Last Rites must be done by a priest.
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