Which sacrament includes prayers and anointing with the Oil of the Sick?

• A. Baptism
• B. Anointing of the Sick
• C. Confirmation
• D. Reconciliation

Answer: (B)

Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that includes prayers and anointing with the Oil of the Sick. In this rite, a priest anoints the seriously ill or elderly with the Oil of the Sick and offers prayers for God’s grace—seeking healing if it’s God’s will, plus strength to endure suffering and, where appropriate, forgiveness of sins. The oil symbolizes healing, comfort, and spiritual peace, and the rite may also include Holy Communion if the person is able to receive it. This differs from Baptism, which uses water to initiate new life in Christ; from Confirmation, which uses sacred oil (chrism) to confirm and strengthen the gifts of the Holy Spirit; and from Reconciliation, which centers on confessing sins and receiving absolution, with no oil involved.