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Catholic canon law indicates who may receive the sacrament: "The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age." [18] If a new illness develops or the first illness relapses or worsens, the patient may receive the sacrament a further ...
Viaticum is a term used – especially in the Catholic Church – for the Eucharist (also called Holy Communion), administered, with or without Anointing of the Sick (also called Extreme Unction), to a person who is dying; viaticum is thus a part of the Last Rites.
Pages in category "Anointing of the Sick (Catholic Church)" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Anointing of the sick, known also by other names such as unction, is a form of religious anointing or "unction" (an older term with the same meaning) for the benefit of a sick person. It is practiced by many Christian churches and denominations. Anointing of the sick was a customary practice in many civilizations, including among the ancient ...
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is usually postponed until someone is near death. Anointing of the Sick has been thought to be exclusively for the dying, though it can be received at any time. Extreme Unction (Final Anointing) is the name given to Anointing of the Sick when received during last rites. [ 6 ]
The Apostolic Pardon is given by a priest, usually along with Viaticum (i.e. reception of Communion by a dying person, see Pastoral Care of the Sick, USA numbers 184, 187, 195, 201). It is not usually given as part of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. However, if the Anointing of the Sick is given with Viaticum, in exceptional ...
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Against danger at sea, against temptations, sick people, storms at sea, police officers - Michael the Archangel; For protection against the dangers of the sea - Wulfram of Sens; Against sepsis - John Henry Newman; The sick, asthma sufferers, nurses and carers - Bernadette; Those who serve the sick - Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur [25]