Sick

316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick? 1514-1515 1528-1529 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. 317. Who administers this sacrament? 1516 1530 This sacrament can be administered only by priests (bishops or presbyters). 318. How is this sacrament celebrated? 1517-1519 1531 The celebration of this sacrament consists essentially in an anointing with oil which may be blessed by the bishop. The anointing is on the forehead and on the hands of the sick person (in the Roman rite) or also on other parts of the body (in the other rites) accompanied by the prayer of the priest who asks for the special grace of this sacrament.