Part Two: The Celebration of the Christian Mysteries › Section Two of Part Two: The Seven Sacraments of the Church ›› CHAPTER 2: The Sacraments of Healing ››› Article 5: The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick ›››› IN BRIEF

Questions and Answers

1527. What is the New Testament locus classicus for the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1526) The New Testament locus classicus for the Anointing of the Sick is Jas 5.
1528. What is the purpose of the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1527) The purpose of the Anointing of the Sick is to confer a special grace of strengthening on the ailing faithful.
1529. When is the proper time for receiving the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1528) The proper time for receiving the Anointing of the Sick is when the faithful begin to be in danger of death because of illness or old age.
1530. When may the faithful receive the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1529) The faithful may receive the Anointing of the Sick each time they fall seriously ill or when a sickness worsens.
1531. Who can administer the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1530) Only bishops and priests can administer the Anointing of the Sick.
1532. How is the Anointing of the Sick celebrated? (CCC 1531) 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.
1533. What are the five effects of the Anointing of the Sick? (CCC 1532) 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
5. preparation for death.