The preeminent way that Jesus continues to show his care for the sick and suffering through the church is by the sacrament of anointing of the sick, which Jesus himself instituted. “So they (the ...

89 For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church ... anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of ...

There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church ... for the teachings given to the laity at Mass every week. Anointing of the sick This sacrament is offered to those who are ill and need ...

(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1450) Forgiveness of sins brings reconciliation with God, but also with the Church.