Anointing of the Sick
"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
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Any individual facing surgery, recovering from serious injury, suffering chronic illness, or experiencing a deterioration of health, can receive the sacrament. If you are unable to come to the Church due to illness, a priest can be scheduled to confer the Sacrament at your home or in the hospital.
If the need for the sacrament is immediate please do not hesitate to call the Pastor at the rectory (423) 826-0429.
This sacrament has a powerful effect upon the sick person (CCC 1520-21):
If the need for the sacrament is immediate please do not hesitate to call the Pastor at the rectory (423) 826-0429.
This sacrament has a powerful effect upon the sick person (CCC 1520-21):
- Strengthening, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age.
- Healing of the soul, but also of the body if such is God's will.
- Forgiveness of sin.
- “Union with the passion of Christ.” One’s suffering becomes “a participation in the saving work of Jesus.”
- Allows the sick person, by their suffering, to "contribute to the good of the People of God," building up the holiness of the Church and all people.
- “A preparation for the final journey.”