Annointing of the sick or last rites

[mmjragab]

I do not remember the protocol of the Catholic Rites. Is annointing of the Sick the same rite as Last Rites or are they two different actions?

 

[Angelic_Rose]

Yes they are the same thing…

The Sacrament “Extreme Unction,” also called “Last Rites” or “Annointing of the Sick,” is the annointing given to those who are gravely bodily ill, especially those in danger of death from bodily illness or from violence already done to the body (i.e., a soldier about to go into battle is not a candidate for the Sacrament; one who has been shot and lies gravely wounded or, especially, dying, is).

        The conditions 		      for receiving Unction are that one must:

• 		  have reached the 			  age of reason (usually considered to be around the age of 7)

• 		  be in a state of 			  grace (Penance is part of the Rite)

• 		  be sorrowful for 			  past sins, trust in God and resign himself to His will, whether His positive 			  will is to heal the sick person or His passive will is the person's death

         		      The effects of 		      the Sacrament are the strengthening and comfort of the soul of the anointed 		      one, the remission of sins and some of their temporal punishments, and the 		      possible restoration of bodily health.

fisheaters.com/unction.html

 

[Spencerian]

I do not remember the protocol of the Catholic Rites. Is annointing of the Sick the same rite as Last Rites or are they two different actions?

Hi, there.

The Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick was formerly known as “last rites” or “extreme unction.” The Church has clarified that the Sacrament can and should be received by people who are undergoing a significant medical treatment (such as surgery), who are fighting a chronic or acute illness, or are terminally ill.

As one priest I remember had humorously put it, “By taking the Annointing, you are under no obligation to die.” It’s a good idea to arrange for annointing for peace of mind when having any medical procedure. I believe that also includes mental procedures such as counseling and therapy.

 

[bpbasilphx]

Last Rites are properly a combination:

1. The final confession of the moribund.
2. Anointing (note it does not have a doubled n)
3. Final Communion or Viaticum.

There were also other prayers, such as the Apotostolic Blessing.

But in popular speech, “Last Rites” meant simply Extreme Unction.