why is the sacrament of anointing given
Anointing of the Sick may also be given numerous times in the case of old age or chronic illness based on the pastoral judgment of the priest. The sacrament of anointing can be administered to an individual whether at home, in a hospital or institution, or in church.Several sick persons may be anointed within the rite, especially if the celebration takes place in a church or hospital.he special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has as its effects: 1  the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church; 2  the strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age;
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. A sacrament is an outward sign established by Jesus Christ to confer inward grace.rom the earliest times, the sacrament of the anointing of the sick was cherished among Christians, not only in immediate danger of death, but even at the beginning sign of danger from illness or old age.