oil of the sick

It is interesting to note that the Oil of the Sick is used in the anointing.

Upon the right is the almery which contains the vessels of the Oil of the Catechumens, Oil of the Sick, and Sacred Chrism.

In blessing the Oil of the Sick the bishop prays that those anointed with this oil are freed from pain and illness and made well again in body, mind and soul.

Blessing of the Oil of the Sick: We now in a fitting, deeply aware spirit, ask the Lord God to bless the oil for anointing the sick and the frail.

Though Oil of the Sick for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is blessed at this Mass, it may also be blessed by any priest in case of necessity.

Now follows the various anointings or unctions of the bells, those on the outside being made seven times with Oil of the Sick, those on the inside with Sacred Chrism in four places.

This Ambry, or case, was created and built by Parishioner William O'Donnell and takes the shape of the Church itself to house the 3 oils; the Oil of Catechumens, the Chrism and the Oil of the Sick.

The Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches use olive oil for the Oil of Catechumens (used to bless and strengthen those preparing for Baptism) and Oil of the Sick (used to confer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or Unction).