Summary & Effect
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament administered to those who are sick or nearing death. The sacrament hopes for physical strengthening and spiritual preparation for death should it be near. It is one of the sacraments of healing. The effects of Anointing of the Sick are grace to face death and judgement, sins are forgiven, spiritual preparation to die, and if God's will, physical healing.
Minister
The minister for Anointing of the Sick is either a priest or a bishop. Only these 2 can administer this sacrament because it includes the forgiveness of sins and only priests and bishops can forgive sins.
Form & Matter
The form for Anointing of the Sick is the prayer of the priest/bishop over the sick person for the grace of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. The matter for the sacrament is anointing with Holy Oil and imposition of hands.
Rite
The rite for this sacrament starts with the introductory rites and is followed by the reading of the Word of God, intercessions, prayer of blessing, and concluding rites.
Frequency
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is repeatable. It is repeatable if the illness or a person's health worsens or further surgeries are necessary.
Who Can Receive?
Those who are seriously ill, at the point of death, or someone about to undergo a serious operation can receive Anointing of the Sick. Also, those who are elderly whose frailty has become worse.
When Is It Called For?
The sacrament is called for when and if you are seriously ill, at the point of death, or about to undergo a significant/life-threatening medical procedure. It is administered to aid the sick in getting better or preparing them to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Scriptural Foundation
James 5:14-15
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
First John 2:27
"But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie- just as it has taught you, abide in him."
Matthew 6:17
17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
How Does Anointing of the Sick Relate to the Mercy of God?
Anointing of the Sick relates to the Mercy of God. This sacrament is a remarkable sign of God's immense love for us. In his compassionate efforts to bring us to Him in Heaven, He seems to have pushed the boundaries and gone to the limit. Jesus shows us that Heaven suffers with us when we suffer. He wants to put an end to our suffering and unite us with Him.
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament administered to those who are sick or nearing death. The sacrament hopes for physical strengthening and spiritual preparation for death should it be near. It is one of the sacraments of healing. The effects of Anointing of the Sick are grace to face death and judgement, sins are forgiven, spiritual preparation to die, and if God's will, physical healing.
Minister
The minister for Anointing of the Sick is either a priest or a bishop. Only these 2 can administer this sacrament because it includes the forgiveness of sins and only priests and bishops can forgive sins.
Form & Matter
The form for Anointing of the Sick is the prayer of the priest/bishop over the sick person for the grace of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. The matter for the sacrament is anointing with Holy Oil and imposition of hands.
Rite
The rite for this sacrament starts with the introductory rites and is followed by the reading of the Word of God, intercessions, prayer of blessing, and concluding rites.
Frequency
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is repeatable. It is repeatable if the illness or a person's health worsens or further surgeries are necessary.
Who Can Receive?
Those who are seriously ill, at the point of death, or someone about to undergo a serious operation can receive Anointing of the Sick. Also, those who are elderly whose frailty has become worse.
When Is It Called For?
The sacrament is called for when and if you are seriously ill, at the point of death, or about to undergo a significant/life-threatening medical procedure. It is administered to aid the sick in getting better or preparing them to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Scriptural Foundation
James 5:14-15
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
First John 2:27
"But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie- just as it has taught you, abide in him."
Matthew 6:17
17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
How Does Anointing of the Sick Relate to the Mercy of God?
Anointing of the Sick relates to the Mercy of God. This sacrament is a remarkable sign of God's immense love for us. In his compassionate efforts to bring us to Him in Heaven, He seems to have pushed the boundaries and gone to the limit. Jesus shows us that Heaven suffers with us when we suffer. He wants to put an end to our suffering and unite us with Him.