Anointing of the Sick
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Meghan Forbesmeghan.forbesallsaintsknoxville.comParish Secretary
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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 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
Anyone entering the hospital or in serious ill health is encouraged to be anointed. This sacrament is usually celebrated when all family members can be present.