The Sacrament Of The Sick

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Pax domini bretheren in christ...

 

Do you have to be confirmed in the holy catholic church to be able to receive the sacrament of the sick or can i take anyone to a healing mass to receive this sacrament ? I do know you have to be confirmed to receive the precious body and blood, but also what of the other sacraments, can you be married by a holy roman catholic priest without being a confirmed catholic ?

 

Onward Christian souls.

Jesus iz LORD.

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From the Code of Canon Law:

 

CHAPTER III : THOSE TO BE ANOINTED

 

Can. 1004 §1 The anointing of the sick can be administered to any member of the faithful who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger of death by reason of illness or old age.

 

§2 This sacrament can be repeated if the sick person, having recovered, again becomes seriously ill or if, in the same illness, the danger becomes more serious.

 

Can. 1005 If there is any doubt as to whether the sick person has reached the age of reason, or is dangerously ill, or is dead, this sacrament is to be administered.

 

Can. 1006 This sacrament is to be administered to the sick who, when they were in possession of their faculties, at least implicitly asked for it.

 

Can. 1007 The anointing of the sick is not to be conferred upon those who obstinately persist in a manifestly grave sin.

 

You don't need to be confirmed to receive the sacrament. Same goes for marriage, though it is strongly advised:

 

 

CHAPTER III : THE PERSONS TO BE CONFIRMED

 

Can. 889 §1 Every baptised person who is not confirmed, and only such a person, is capable of receiving confirmation.

 

§2 Apart from the danger of death, to receive confirmation lawfully a person who has the use of reason must be suitably instructed, properly disposed and able to renew the baptismal promises.

 

Can. 890 The faithful are bound to receive this sacrament at the proper time. Parents and pastors of souls, especially parish priests, are to see that the faithful are properly instructed to receive the sacrament and come to it at the opportune time.

 

Can. 891 The sacrament of confirmation is to be conferred on the faithful at about the age of discretion, unless the Episcopal Conference has decided on a different age, or there is a danger of death or, in the judgement of the minister, a grave reason suggests otherwise.

 

The only sacrament that you have to be confirmed for is Ordination:

 

ARTICLE 2: PREREQUISITES FOR ORDINATION

 

Can. 1033 Only one who has received the sacrament of sacred confirmation may lawfully be promoted to orders.