Title: The Significance of a Dying Catholic's Last Rites | Beyond the Dash
Headings: The Significance of a Dying Catholic's Last Rites
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The Significance of a Dying Catholic's Last Rites
The sacraments of Penance, Anointing the Sick, and Viaticum
What are Last Rites?
Sacraments of initiation
Sacraments of healing
Sacraments of service
How are Last Rites administered?
Why are Last Rites important?
Do all forms of Christianity practice this?

Content: In the Catholic Church, there are seven sacraments: Sacraments of initiation
Baptism
The Eucharist
Confirmation
Sacraments of healing
Reconciliation
Anointing the Sick
Sacraments of service
Holy Orders
Matrimony
When people discuss the Last Rites, they are mainly referring to three of these sacraments: the Eucharist (communion, or "Viaticum"), Anointing the Sick and Reconciliation (penance). These Last Rites are administered to a Catholic before they pass away. How are Last Rites administered? The way in which Last Rites are administered varies greatly depending on the specific circumstances. The ritual will differ depending on whether or not the dying person is able to speak and in good standing with the Church. Ideally, a priest administers the final blessing to a dying Catholic. However, other Catholics may perform Last Rites if a priest is not available. ( Shutterstock)
Last Rites are typically administered by a priest, who will perform a series of rituals with the dying Catholic.