Anyone may attend Mass, and those whoknow of anyone eligible to be anointed are encouraged to bring him/her to Mass if they have no transportation.
Conditions necessary for anointing are as follows:
1. Anyone who has reached the age of reasonand has a potentially serious condition.
2. Anyone who has reached the age of reasonand is seriously sick. This does not mean asick person has to be close to death, butprecludes a headache, or mild case of the flu.
3. Anyone who will undergo surgery to correct a serious condition.
This is not merely a blessing, but a Sacrament and is to be received by a Catholic who is in the state of grace. Those under 65 years of age and in good health should NOT be anointed.
