Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], nos. 1520-23).
It is appropriate to receive this sacrament prior to a serious operation or medical procedure. Since one effect of this sacrament is forgiveness of sins, only a priest or bishop may administer it. It is a liturgical and communal celebration whether it takes place in the family home, a hospital or church, for a single person or a group of sick persons.
An individual anointing can be arranged by calling the Parish Office at 562-438-3826.
It is appropriate to receive this sacrament prior to a serious operation or medical procedure. Since one effect of this sacrament is forgiveness of sins, only a priest or bishop may administer it. It is a liturgical and communal celebration whether it takes place in the family home, a hospital or church, for a single person or a group of sick persons.
An individual anointing can be arranged by calling the Parish Office at 562-438-3826.