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	Anointing of the Sick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Anointing of the Sick is one of the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion of Churches, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and is also administered in some Protestant Churches.
		Anointing of the Sick can be administered on an individual basis according to the individual person's needs, at home or in a hospital, usually (in the case of Catholics) in connection with Confession and administration of Holy Communion.
		Anointing other parts of the body was obligatory in the Western Church before the Second Vatican Council (when the sacramental form was "Through this holy anointing, may the Lord pardon you whatever sins you have committed"), and still is in the Eastern Churches.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anointing_of_the_Sick (760 words)

	Encyclopedia: Anointing of the Sick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Anointing of the Sick is one of the sacraments of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and some Protestant churches.
		In it a sick or dying person is anointed on eyes, ears, nostrils, lips, hands, feet, and sometimes, in the case of men, the loins, by a priest while he recites absolutions for sins committed.
		Anointing of the sick is given only to persons seriously ill and in danger of death from internal causes; hence, it is not given before operations or in battle before attack.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Anointing-of-the-Sick (1546 words)

	Anointing of the Sick
		The Anointing of the Sick may be celebrated anywhere: at home, in a hospital, on a battlefield, etc. An ideal place and time is during the celebration of the Mass of the Anointing of the Sick.
		Anointing of the Sick serves to strengthen those who are being tried by illness or advanced age.
		Anointing of the Sick for those in danger of death is appropriate, but the most important sacrament is always the reception of the Blessed Sacrament.
	www.sjm87.org /anointing_of_the_sick.htm (1515 words)

	More Info on Anointing of the Sick
		The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
		The sacrament of anointing may be conferred on sick people who, although they have lost consciousness or the use of reason, have, as Christian believers, at least implicitly asked for it when they were in control of their faculties.
		Within the rite of anointing, there are readings from Scripture, prayers for the sick person, a laying on of hands, and anointing of the sick person's forehead and hands with a blessed oil called "the Oil of the Sick".
	www.sjn.org /Sacraments/annointsickinfo.htm (817 words)

	Paul VI Anointing of the Sick
		The Catholic Church professes and teaches that the Sacred Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven Sacraments of the New Testament, that it was instituted by Christ and that it is "alluded to in Mark (Mk.
		From ancient times testimonies of the Anointing of the Sick are found in the Church's Tradition, particularly her liturgical Tradition, both in the East and in the West.
		In addition, the doctrine concerning Sacred Anointing is expounded in the documents of the Ecumenical Councils, namely the Council of Florence and in particular the Council of Trent and the Second Vatican Council.
	www.ewtn.com /library/PAPALDOC/P6ANOIN.HTM (923 words)

	Catholic Update - Anointing the Sick by Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M., Th.D.
		Anointing "is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death" (Liturgy, #73) but is intended for all those who are seriously ill. Consequently, what we formerly called "Extreme Unction" is now more properly called "The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick" (see #73).
		The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that when the sick are anointed they should be "assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention" (#1516).
		The priest prays and assures the sick person of the prayers of the parish and invites the sick person to pray for the needs of his or her fellow parishioners.
	www.americancatholic.org /Newsletters/CU/ac0196.asp (2573 words)

	anointing of the sick. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Anointing of the sick, the last confession, and the viaticum are the last rites of the church.
		The chief biblical text for anointing of the sick is James 5.14,15.
		In the Eastern churches it is normally given by three priests, and it may be given to the healthy to prevent sickness; it is not so widely used in the Eastern churches as in the West.
	www.bartleby.com /65/an/anointin.html (258 words)

	Catechism of the Catholic Church - PART 2 SECTION 2 CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 5
		The sick should prepare themselves to receive it with good dispositions, assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention.
		If the sacrament of anointing of the sick is given to all who suffer from serious illness and infirmity, even more rightly is it given to those at the point of departing this life; so it is also called sacramentum exeuntium (the sacrament of those departing).
		1527 The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the condition of grave illness or old age.
	www.scborromeo.org /ccc/p2s2c2a5.htm (2412 words)

	article on anointing of sick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Therefore they couldn’t receive the Sacrament of the Sick until they had confessed and been reconciled to the church Since both sacraments would therefore often occur at the time of death, the anointing of the sick unfortunately became associated with dying.
		The purpose of the sacrament is to unite the one who is sick with the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ so the sick may know the healing presence and love of the Lord, be strengthened in faith and experience the support of the Church.
		As in the past, the priest is the proper minister for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
	www.holyfamilyparish.org /resource/anointsk.htm (582 words)

	Annointing of the Sick
		The Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick
		The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick may be given in various circumstances and in a variety of combinations with other Sacraments.
		Repeatability of the Sacrament: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick may be repeated as is necessary.
	www.icctampa.org /annointi.htm (647 words)

	Part Two: Channels of Grace - Anointing of the Sick
		The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was already implied in Christ’s first mission to the twelve apostles.
		According to the directives of Canon Law, “the Anointing of the Sick can be administered to any member of the faithful who, having reached the age of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age” (Canon 1004).
		Anointing gives extraordinary patience in enduring whatever sufferings are experienced, and enables the one anointed to resist the temptations of the devil to discouragement or even despair.
	www.therealpresence.org /essentials/sacraments/acc38.htm (1228 words)

	Anointing of the Sick -Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church
		In the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, the Church continues the healing prayer of Jesus.
		While anointing always is appropriate at the end of life’s journey, the original and present purpose of the sacrament is to bring spiritual and, hopefully, physical strength to anyone who is ill, preparing for surgery, or experiencing physical or emotional difficulties.
		Anointing of the Sick – A Parish Sacrament
	www.ourladyofrefuge.org /Sacramental_Life/Anointing_Sick/Anointing_Sick.htm (434 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Anointing of the Sick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		At one point in history, the sacrament was reserved until death was believed to be imminent, in order to reduce the possibility of the sick person committing further sin (An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will) s after its administration.
		To anoint (additional info and facts about anoint) is to rub with oil; the priest uses olive oil.
		In most cases, this is done as part of the Mass (The property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/an/anointing_of_the_sick.htm (1065 words)

	Scripture Catholic - SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (EXTREME UNCTION)
		James 5:14 - the presbyters (priests) are called to anoint the sick with oil and pray over them.
		'Is any sick among you?' it is said, '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.
		There is no doubt that this anointing ought to be interpreted or understood of the sick faithful, who can be anointed with the holy oil of chrism...it is a kind of sacrament." Pope Innocent [regn.
	www.scripturecatholic.com /anointing_of_the_sick.html (462 words)

	Anointing of the Sick
		All who care for the sick should be taught the meaning and purpose of the sacrament.
		Sick children are to be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by this sacrament.
		The sacrament of anointing is to be conferred on sick people who, although they have lost consciousness or the use of reason have, as Christian believers, at least implicitly asked for it when they were in control of the their faculties.
	www.corpuschristicc.org /anointing_of_the_sick.htm (663 words)

	Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick
		Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick
		CCC 1499 "By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them.
		His preferential love for the sick has not ceased through the centuries to draw the very special attention of Christians toward all those who suffer in body and soul.
	www.melbourne.catholic.org.au /teaching/anointingsick.htm (474 words)

	Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
		As the anointing by conferring the Holy Spirit completes the sacrament of baptism, so extreme unction is the complement and completion of penance.
		That this sacrament was provided for the sick to strengthen them and prepare them for a happy passage to the hereafter was for centuries an undisputed part of tradition.
		The ancient prayers accompanying the anointing of the sick are evidence of this.
	www.saint-mike.org /Library/Sacraments/Anointing_of_sick.html (420 words)

	Splendid Sun » The Evolution of Anointing the Sick
		While anointing the sick with consecrated oil is standard ordinance work for the Melchizedek priesthood, the manner in which the ordinance is executed has evolved.
		I again anointed her chest in the name of the Lord, and asked his blessing; he was graciously pleased to hear me, and in the course of twenty-four hours she was as well as if nothing had been the matter.
		Latter council limited the anointing of the sick to the crown of the head; however, there does seem to be an emphasis on not being too stingy with the oil.
	www.splendidsun.com /wp/index.php/2005/06/08/119 (3263 words)

	Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
		Christ has provided his Church with the Mystery of the Anointing of the Sick to aid those who are ill. In the tradition of the Maronite Church, the Mystery of Anointing is preceded by a service known as the Service of the Lamp.
		The first prayer of the rite of anointing recalls that one of the purposes of the earthly mission of Christ was to be a divine healer.
		Following the anointing, the priest again places his hand on the head of the one who is ill. He addresses Christ as the true physician of souls and bodies, and calls upon Him to heal the sick by His grace and the mercy of the One who sent Him.
	www.stmaron.org /sick.html (1511 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Extreme Unction
		Matthew 10:1; Luke 9:1-2); (2) that many of those anointed had probably not received Christian baptism; (3) that the Apostles had not yet been ordained priests; and (4) that penance, of which extreme unction is the complement, had not yet been instituted as a sacrament.
		If in the opinion of doctors the sickness will certainly be cured, and all probable danger of death removed by a surgical operation, theologians are not agreed whether the person who consents to undergo the operation ceases thereby to be a valid subject for the sacrament.
		The outlook on eternity is brought vividly before the Christian by the probability of death inseparable from serious sickness, and this sacrament has been instituted for the purpose of conferring the graces specially needed to fortify him in facing this tremendous issue.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05716a.htm (11638 words)

	Anointing of the Sick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was always intended as a healing sacrament.
		The truly Last Rite of the Church today is "Viaticum", final Communion or "food for the journey." While Anointing of the Sick must be administered by a priest, viaticum may be given by a deacon.
		Anyone who is seriously ill should be "anointed." Certainly anyone near death should be anointed as soon as possible but it is not necessary to wait until the person is at the point of death to ask for the sacrament.
	www.canadced.com /anointing_of_the_sick.htm (511 words)

	ws980604 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The reason for the restriction to priests is because the "anointing of the sick" and the effects of the sacrament are inherently related to the Priesthood of Christ.
		The administration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is also restricted to a priest because the major effect is tied to the ministry of priests, namely,, the forgiveness of sins.
		He should never anoint a person with an oil, blessed or otherwise, that would suggest that he is anointing the person with the Oil of the Infirm, which is used in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
	www.catholicherald.com /saunders/98ws/ws980604.htm (753 words)

	Questions and Answers about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick :: Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Diocese ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499; LG 11).
		Christ instituted and the Church, following his call, ministers the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to strengthen those who are seriously ill and to intercede for them for health of body and soul (CCC 1506-13).
		The Anointing of the Sick is not only for those at the point of death.
	www.cathedralolph.org /anointing_sick.html (740 words)

	Anointing of the Sick: Medicine for Sinners (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		430) wrote that he “was accustomed to visit the sick who desired it in order to lay his hands on them and pray at their bedside,” and from his writings it is probable that he anointed them with blessed oil.
		Hence, as soon as one of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived” (#73).
		Moreover, the Council highlighted the healing ministry of the Church and the salvific healing of our Lord: “Through the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of her priests, the entire Church commends the sick to the suffering and glorified Lord, imploring for them relief and salvation.
	www.catholiceducation.org /articles/religion/re0139.html (792 words)

	Anointing of Sick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Anointing of the Sick is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive.
		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" (James 5:14-15).
		The Anointing of the Sick conveys several graces to a sick person, each flowing from the atoning death of Jesus Christ, for "This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah, 'He took our infirmities and bore our diseases'" (Matt.
	www.northshorecatholic.org /RCIA/anointing_of_sick.htm (1906 words)

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