A Topic of Moral Theology

The Nature of Extreme Unction

The anointing of the sick: its institution, matter and form, and effects.

Within this topic

In the index as Extreme Unction (Extrema Unctio) · Unction · Anointing in confirmation · Subject of extreme unction · Form of extreme unction · Remission · Those Deprived of the Senses · Blind person · Death · Matter · The Dying · The Sick · Absolution · Anointing · Apparently · Article of death · Baptism · Bishop · Ceremonies · Conditional · Confession · Converts · Custody · Effects

In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question One. Concerning the Nature of Extreme Unction., nn. 428, 429, 430 & 431 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Three. Concerning the Form of Extreme Unction., nn. 436, 437 & 438 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Five. Concerning the Subject of Extreme Unction., nn. 442, 443, 444, 445, 446 & 447 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Bk. VII, Chapter I. The Nature of Extreme Unction, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Dissertation I. On Extreme Unction Considered in Itself, n. 563 — Extreme Unction can be defined: the sacrament by which a sick person, through an anointing with blessed oil and the prayer of the priest, is relieved according to the soul, and, if it is expedient for the soul, also, at … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Part III. On the Effects of Extreme Unction, n. 575 — The primary effect, to which all the other effects are reduced, is disputed. According to the Scotists, Extreme Unction is ordered to the final remission of venial sins in the dying person who is now incapable of helping… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Part IV. On the Necessity of Extreme Unction, nn. 576 & 577 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, The Sacrament of Extreme Unction, n. 2774 — The Sacrament of Extreme Unction. The Sacrament of Extreme Unction.—As Confirmation perfects Baptism by bringing to maturity the new life of grace, so Extreme Unction perfects Penance by strengthening against the spiritual debility that remains after sin… Read in context →

Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, On Extreme Unction, On the Nature, Matter and Form, Minister and Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. 861, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871 & 872 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Extreme Unction, nn. 864 & 866, 871 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)

137. On the Matter and Form of Extreme Unction, n. 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter I. On the Nature and Effects of Extreme Unction, nn. 672 & 673 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. III, Bk. II, Treatise VI: On Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1 & 649 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. VIII, Article I. On The Notion And Existence Of The Sacrament Of Extreme Unction, nn. 569 & 570 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. VIII, Article III. On The Effects Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶77, 576, 577, 578 & 579 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter I. On the Nature and Effects of Extreme Unction, n. ¶1500 — 1500. - I. Extreme Unction is defined as a Sacrament of the new law instituted by Christ for conferring the salvation of the soul, or even of the body, upon a sick person whose life is in danger, through the anointing of… Read in context →

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Extreme Unction, nn. 685, 686 & 687 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Extreme Unction, Question One: On the Sacra…, Article I: On the Institution of the Sacrament, nn. ¶1, 688, 689, 690 & 691 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Extreme Unction, Question Two: On the Effects of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, 697, 698 & 699 (28 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter I. On the Nature and Effects of Extreme Unction, n. 820 — I. Extreme Unction is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ the Lord for conferring the salvation of the soul, or even of the body, where it is expedient for the salvation of the soul, upon the sick person in d… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter V. On the Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. 827, 828, 828, Q. 2, 828, Q. 3, 828, Q. 4, 828, Q. 5, 828, Q. 6, 828, Q. 7, 828, Q. 8, 828, Q. 9, 828, Q. 10 & 828, Q. 11 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)

Pt. II, The Sacrament of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶13, ¶14, ¶15 & ¶16 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. III, Case LII: Rite of Extreme …, When Several Persons Are to Receive It at the Same Time, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LXXXI: Anointing the Feet, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Title V: Of Extreme Unction, can. 937 — The sacrament of extreme unction must be conferred through sacred anointings, with olive oil duly blessed being used, and through the words prescribed in the ritual books approved by the Church.Read in context →

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, Extreme Unction, Case 2. Short Form for Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

On the Morals of To-Day

Chapter II: The Short Form of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶42–¶77 (36 passages)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Chapter I: On The Nature Of Extreme Unction, n. ¶1 — One must treat: 1. Of the notion and effect of this Sacrament. 2. Of the matter and form by which it is constituted.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Ch. I, Article I: On The Notion And Effect Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1871, ¶1872 & ¶1873 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Ch. I, Art. II, § 1. On The Matter Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1874, ¶1875 & ¶1876 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Ch. I, Art. II, § 2. On The Form Of Extreme Unction, n. ¶1877 — 1877. The FORM of Extreme Unction is this: Through this holy anointing, and His most loving mercy, may the Lord forgive thee whatever THROUGH SIGHT (if the eyes are anointed, and so concerning the others) thou hast commi… Read in context →

Pastoral Questions

Ch. II, Question VI: Concerning the Sick and the Dying, n. ¶2449 — e) In a case of necessity, Extreme Unction is to be ministered by one anointing only on the forehead, with the form: Through this holy anointing may the Lord pardon you whatever you have sinned. Amen. But if death has no… Read in context →

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Diss. I, Chapter II — On the sacrament of extreme unction, its matter and form, on its minister, subject, and the dispositions for receiving it, nn. I & II (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Treated under the broader heading Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick) — Koch–Preuss · Spirago — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)