“The special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has as its effects: the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church; the strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age; the forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of penance; the restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul; the preparation for passing over to eternal life” (CCC 1532).

This sacrament is primarily intended for any who suffer from serious or chronic physical or emotional illness or who struggle with the infirmities of age. One need not be in danger of death, nor does the Church anoint one who has already died. Those scheduled for a surgery or a serious hospital stay may wish to request this sacrament prior to entering the hospital.

Please call Fr. Chris Dunlap at 636-391-1307, ext. 308 or by email at cdunlap@cpopschool.com.