The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered to those who are gravely ill or are undergoing surgery, for the remission of sins and the provision of spiritual strength and health. No longer just about dying, the Church now stresses a secondary effect of the sacrament: to help a person recover their health. The sacrament may be received more than once, as appropriate.
The essential rite of the sacrament consists in the priest laying hands on the sick, anointing them with the oil of the sick, and praying with and for them.
When circumstances permit, the Church recommends that the sacrament take place during Mass, or at least that it be preceded by Confession and followed by Holy Communion.
Received in faith and in a state of grace, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick provides the recipient with:
If you or a loved one are in need of an anointing, please call the parish office. 732-780-2666