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What is Anointing of the Sick?
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament in which grace is given to help overcome the difficulties of sickness or old age. Anointing of the Sick:
- Is a particular gift of the Holy Spirit that strengthens peace and courage in the face of difficulty.
- Is ment to lead the sick to healing of soul, but also physical healing when that is God's will.
- Is a grace that unites the sufferings of the sick to the passion of Christ.
- Is a preperation for the final journey from this life to the next.
- Is not limited to those at the point of death, but all who begin to face the danger of death from sickness or even old age.
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely united themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."
-Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1499
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Receiving Anointing of the Sick
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The Sacrament
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick must be administered by a Catholic priest. You do not need to wait till the moment of death of receive the sacrament and we encourage a certain proactive approach to receiving the sacrament. It is also possible to receive the sacrament multiple times. Contact the Collaborative Pastoral Center to schedule a visit from one of our priests.
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Communion
Ministers are also avaible to bring Holy Communion to those who are sick or homebound and are no longer able to attend Mass with the community. To schedule visits please contact the Collaborative Pastoral Center which will coordinate the process.
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Collaborative Pastoral Centerinfochristbythesea.net10 Summer Street, Cohasset, MA 02025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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All Catholics who face some danger of death from sickness or old age are able to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. There is no need to wait till the moment of death to receive the sacrament, and it is actually preferable to be proactive in receiving the sacrament earlier while still able to participate in the celebration of the sacrament. It is also advisable to receive the sacrament prior to major surgery.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:"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.'
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.-Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1514-1515
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