What is the attitude of the Church toward the sick?
 315. What is the attitude of the Church toward the sick? Having received from the Lord the charge to heal the sick, the Church strives to carry it out by taking care of the sick and accompanying them with her prayer of intercession. Above all, the Church possesses a sacrament specifically intended for the benefit of the sick. This sacrament was instituted by Christ and is attested by Saint James. "Is anyone among you sick? Let him call in the presbyters of the Church and let them pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord" (James 5:14-15). Further reading: CCC 1506-1513, 1526-1527 316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick? Any member of the faithful can receive this sacrament as soon as he or she begins to be in danger of death because of sickness or old age. The faithful who receive this sacrament can receive it several times if their illness becomes worse or another serious sickness afflicts them. The celebration of this sacrament should, if possible, be preceded by individual confession on the part of the sick person. Further reading: CCC 1514-1515, 1528-1529 317. Who administers this sacrament? This sacrament can be administered only by priests (bishops or presbyters). |
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