1511. Which are the two purposes of the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1499) The two purposes of the Anointing of the Sick are:
1. commendation of the ill to Christ that He may raise them up and save them
2. the exhortation that they may unite themselves with Him.

1512. Where in Isaiah does the Anointing of the Sick have its foundations? (CCC 1502) In Isaiah the Anointing of the Sick has its foundations when the prophet announces that God will usher in a time for Zion when He will pardon every offence and heal every illness (Is 33).

1513. What do Christ’s healings signify? (CCC 1505) Christ’s healings signify the coming of the Kingdom of God that heals sin and death.

1514. How did the disciples share in Christ’s ministry of healing? (CCC 1506) The disciples shared in Christ’s ministry of healing by casting out many demons, anointing with oil many that were sick and healing them.

1515. What is the New Testament locus classicus for the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1510) The New Testament locus classicus for the Anointing of the Sick is Jas 5:14-15.
“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the priests 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.”

1516. When did Christ institute the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1511) Christ instituted the Anointing of the Sick when He sent out the disciples who anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them (Mk 6).

1517. Why is the Anointing of the Sick also called the Extreme Unction? (CCC 1512) The Anointing of the Sick is also called the Extreme Unction, because over the centuries it was conferred more and more exclusively on those at the point of death.

1518. What formula is used in the Latin Church for the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1513) In the Latin Church the following formula is used for the Anointing of the Sick: “Through this holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.”

1519. Who receives and who administers the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1515-1516) The recipients of the Anointing of the Sick are any of the faithful who are in danger of death from sickness or old age; its minister is the bishop or priest.

1520. When may the Anointing of the Sick be repeated? (CCC 1515) The Anointing of the Sick may be repeated:
1. if somebody received the Anointing of the sick, recovers his health and again falls gravely sick
2. if the condition of the sick becomes more serious during the same illness.

1521. Why should the ailing faithful prepare themselves for the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1516) The ailing faithful should prepare themselves for the Anointing of the Sick in order to receive it with good dispositions.

1522. How is the Anointing of the Sick celebrated? (CCC 1519) The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with three principal elements:
1. silent laying hands on the sick
2. prayer over him
3. anointing with blessed oil.

1523. What are the five effects of the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1520-1523) The five effects of the Anointing of the Sick are:
1. union with Christ’s Passion
2. strengthening
3. forgiveness of sins
4. restoration of health in spirit and body
5. preparation for death.
The order of the points has been changed to conform this question with CCC 1532.

1524. Why is the Anointing of the Sick also called sacramentum exeuntium? (CCC 1523) The Anointing of the Sick is also called sacramentum exeuntium (the sacrament of those departing), because it is given to those at the point of departing this life.

1525. What is Viaticum? (CCC 1524) Viaticum is the last Holy Communion, which the dying receive after the Anointing of the Sick.

1526. Which three sacraments complete the earthly pilgrimage? (CCC 1525) The three sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage are:
1. Confession
2. Anointing of the Sick
3. Eucharist.