Anointing FAQ

There is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person's condition becomes more serious. A person should be anointed before surgery when a dangerous illness is the reason for the intervention.

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Learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches about end of life issues.

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Only bishops and priests may be ministers of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, using oil blessed by the bishop, or if necessary blessed by the celebrating presbyter himself.

Any baptized Catholic who is seriously ill and has sufficient reason to be comforted by the Sacrament may receive it. The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person's condition becomes more serious.

For emergencies during office hours call (704) 334-2283. For emergencies after office hours call (704) 334-2283 and follow the prompts. For non-emergencies, such as scheduled surgeries or hospitalization, call (704) 334-2283.

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