The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Are you sick?

Let us pray over you and anoint you in the name of the Lord.

Here’s what the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) says about the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:

“The first grace of this sacrament is one of strengthening, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age” (CCC 1520).

The Anointing of the Sick may be administered to a Catholic prior to a special operation, in the event of a serious illness, or because of the immediate possibility of death.

The sacrament may be received in Church, in the home, at the hospital, or wherever circumstances dictate. Catholic hospitals usually offer this sacrament to all who desire it.

Please call the parish office at (636) 441-0055 ext. 100 to request an anointing.