Also known as the "sacrament of the dying", given to a baptized person, who begins to be in danger of death because of illness or old age.  The anointing is administered by a priest, through prayer and the anointing of the body with the oil of the sick.  The proper results of the sacrament include a special grace of healing and comfort to the infirmities of serious illness or old age, and the forgiveness of the person’s sins.

***The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Please notify the parish office at 515-244-3101, ext. 0, when you or someone in your family becomes ill, a patient in the hospital, nursing home, hospice, etc.  If you are anticipating surgery and would like to be anointed, you may contact the parish office (515-244-3101, ext. 0) to schedule an appointment to receive the Sacrament.