Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered anytime someone needs special support and strength when facing a health challenge. 

The Church can officially support us through the sacraments. In the case of an illness, that support comes in the form of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (cf. CCC 1511). And, as the ritual clearly states, the focus is life, health, and well-being. But we must remember that a part of the fullness of life is our spiritual lives with God, which begun at Baptism and will inevitably lead to death and resurrection (cf. CCC 1523).

Clearly recognizing that human frailty is a part of the reality of life, our loving God is with us through this sacrament to strengthen us when our minds or bodies grow weak. Thus, a person facing a significant surgery is encouraged to avail themselves of this sacrament (cf. CCC 1515), as well as the aged or seriously ill (cf. CCC 1513).

This sacrament is not only for those persons who are near death.  If someone receives this sacrament and recovers, they are able to receive the sacrament again in case of a grave illness in the future.

Anointing of the Sick and Last Rites
An anointing from a priest can be received during any illness or even for an upcoming surgery (for those aged 7 years+), and again whenever a condition worsens... even after office hours.

During Office hours: 913-402-3900
Emergency/After-Hours Line: 913-402-3980