The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one of the two sacraments of healing within the Catholic Church. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1993), the Anointing of the Sick was 'instituted by Christ our Lord as a true and proper sacrament of the New Testament' as it was Christ who healed those that were suffering. It is also believed that Jesus' gentle and compassionate healing is a sign of God's presence (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1993).
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to those who are seriously ill. The sacrament is given through anointing the forehead and hands with blessed oil whilst saying, only once: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1993).
More background information on this sacrament is explored within the resources section.
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to those who are seriously ill. The sacrament is given through anointing the forehead and hands with blessed oil whilst saying, only once: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1993).
More background information on this sacrament is explored within the resources section.