anointing of the sick

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A·noint·ing of the Sick

(ə-noin′tĭng)

n. Christianity

The sacrament of anointing a critically ill or weak person, with prayers for recovery and an act of penance or confession.

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anointing of the sick

(Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a sacrament in which a person who is seriously ill or dying is anointed by a priest with consecrated oil. Former name: extreme unction

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anoint′ing of the sick′

a sacrament consisting of anointment with oil and the recitation of prayer by a priest to a person who is critically ill or dying. Also called extreme unction.

anointing of the sick

- The Catholic sacrament in which a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation.

anointing of the sick

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According to the Catholic Encyclopedia (www.newadvent.org), in addition to the Anointing of the Sick, Confession, and Viaticum, it suggests the following as the final hour approaches: "The cardinal disposition of the soul should turn to the frequent eliciting of the acts of faith, hope, and love and contrition.

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"Being there, you put your life into perspective, making you more grateful for the life you have." While there, the students had the chance to meet "VIPs" - ill parishioners there to attend the anointing of the sick Mass.

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Vincent Lampert by arranging The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick service each month for those wanting to receive the grace of this Sacrament, schedule visits with the sick and homebound, and assist with funeral planning.