Pastoral Care of the Dying

Catholics are often uncertain what the church offers for those who are sick and dying.

When should the sick be anointed and what does it mean?

What are the 'Last Rites'?
This brochure (and its companion "Pastoral Care of the Sick")explains the possibilities by putting the prayers themselves into people's hands.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE DYING contains

An explanation of the 'Last Rites'

Holy Communion given as Viaticum (an outline and prayers)

Prayers for the Commendation of the Dying

Prayer after Death

Prayer for the Family and Friends

Putting these brochures into the hands of the sick, parish ministers and family members will help them understand the prayer and liturgical resources the Church offers in the various circumstances of illness and provide them with prayers they can use.