Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick

"In case of grave illness . . ."


1514 The Anointing of the Sick "is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death.  Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived." (129)


1515 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.  It is fitting to receive the Anointing of the Sick just prior to a serious operation. the same holds for the elderly whose frailty becomes more pronounced.


" . . . let him call for the presbyters of the Church"


1516 Only priests (bishops and presbyters) are ministers of the Anointing of the Sick.(130)  It is the duty of pastors to instruct the faithful on the benefits of this sacrament. the faithful should encourage the sick to call for a priest to receive this sacrament. the sick should prepare themselves to receive it with good dispositions, assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention." - Catechism of the Catholic Church


If you or a loved one are dying or otherwise are in need of the Last Rites call the pastoral office (719-495-1426) and be ready to provide your name, address, and a phone number.  Fr. Goodyear will call you and will administer the sacrament as soon as possible. 

 


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