Is there anyone sick among you? He should ask for the presbyters of the church. They, in turn, are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. This prayer uttered in faith will reclaim the one who is ill, and the Lord will restore him to health. If he has committed any sins, forgiveness will be his. (James 5:14–15)

The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. It is most likely one of the last sacraments one will receive.

At St. Bernard Church, Anointing of the Sick is available upon request. Call the office at 337-332-2159. In case of an emergency after hours, press one for the emergency line.

FAQs

Q: Who should receive the Anointing of the Sick?

A: Anyone who is ill, about to have or has had serious surgery, the chronically ill, those suffering terminal or other illnesses.

Q: When should the sacrament of the sick be administered?

A: It is not necessary to wait until a person is dying before calling a priest. The Anointing of the Sick “is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death” (CCC, 1514).

Q: I have been anointed in the past, and I am ill again. May I be anointed again?

A: If some time has passed and you are experiencing another illness, you may receive the sacrament again.