Origins...

Mark refers to the sacrament when he recounts how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples to preach, and "they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them" (Mark 6:13). In his epistle, James says, "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven" (Jas. 5:14–15).

Annointing of the Sick

The anointing of the sick (formerly known as the 'Last Rites') is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. While it is not restricted to the dying, it is often one of the last sacraments one will receive.

More information about this sacrament is available at CatholicAnswers.com

Please contact Fr Steve via the parish office, or your hospital chaplain, for more information about receiving this sacrament.