Anointing of the Sick

“The Sacrament of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the condition of grave illness or old age.”

-         CCC, ¶ 1527

“The special grace of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has as its effects:

-         The uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church;

-         The strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age;

-         The forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the Sacrament of Penance;

-         The restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul;

-         The preparation for passing over to eternal life.”

-         - CCC, ¶ 1532