Anointing of the Sick

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Jaden Villarete

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  • Anointing of the sick - known as the Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing
  • Oil
    • It is a Pure Olive Oil
    • Nothing being added except for the Blessing of the bishop.
    • It helps unite those who are suffering with Jesus' saving and healing power
    • It is a Sacrament of the Catholic Church which celebrates our faith in the healing touch of Christ in our lives
    • We pray that the sick person be healed in body, soul and spirit.
  • The (3) Three Main parts of the Anointing of the Sick
    The Prayer of Faith
    The laying-on of Hands
    The Anointing with oil
  • The priest places his hands on the head of the one to be anointed, and anoints the forehead and hands of the sick person with the Oil which has been blessed by the Bishop during Holy Week.
  • Holy Communion may be received at this time.
  • The priest then blesses the sick person and all present.
  • Wet your right thumb with the consecrated oil.
  • Draw a cross in the middle of the person’s forehead with your thumb.
  • It is the 6th sacrament