requesting anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the sick is one of the seven Sacraments of the Church, and it is a sacrament of healing (the second one being confession/reconciliation) where the priest prays over the individual and then places holy oil on the forehad and on the palm of both hands. It used to be called "extreme unction" and it was administered to the person at the time near death. However, anointing of the sick is now administered to anyone who is battleing with an illness, be it physical or mental, a pregnamt woman close to birth, or before a major surgery. The person receiving the sacrament must be a Catholic within the age of reason, and does not need to be conscious at the time of reception of the sacrament.

Anointing of the sick can be done at the church, in the hospital, or at the residence of where the individual is residing. If you live within the Kent area and would like to request anointing of the sick for yourself or someone, please contact our parish office by:

Call our office or submit the form bellow.