The Sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering.  By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ.   The sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 1520-23). 

Please know, it is not necessary (or recommended) to wait until the point of death for anointing.

Other rites, such as Viaticum, Confession, and Prayers for the Dying may also be celebrated.

Please contact a priest at the Parish Center Office, (908) 276-0360.