Sacrament of the Sick
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Caring for the sick and the dying is a very important part of the love we share and show one another as a community, and in the way we value life as Christians. In this, we take example first and foremost in the life and ministry of Jesus, who healed many, and always took time to visit the sick and the dying.
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This ministry provides Holy Communion to those who are unable to join the community at Mass, either temporarily or for an extended period. Lay ministers visit homes, hospitals, and nursing homes, uniting the homebound to the other members of the parish through the Body of Christ.
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Anointing offers an opportunity for spiritual healing and community prayer for people suffering physically, emotionally or mentally. This sacrament was formerly known as “Extreme Unction,” an expression that caused some misunderstanding. Anointing of the Sick is not reserved for the dying. Rather, it is – chronologically – the last sacrament of anointing, after Baptism, Confirmation, and for clergy Holy Orders.
Anointing of the Sick allows for the community to come together and pray especially for its members in need of healing. It is a spiritual opportunity to show support for the sick, and for individual members to seek healing and grace through the sacrament.
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Contact Us
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Don Creancreanusfca.eduDirector of Sacramental Preparation
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