Viaticum - Wikipedia Viaticum is a term used – especially in the Catholic Church – for the Eucharist (also called Holy Communion), administered, with or without Anointing of the Sick (also called Extreme Unction), to a person who is dying; viaticum is thus a part of the Last Rites
Viaticum | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia In the course of time “viaticum” was applied to the Eucharist generally, but finally it acquired its present fixed, exclusive, and technical sense of Holy Communion given to those in danger of death
What is viaticum in the Catholic Church? - Aleteia The essential rite of “viaticum” is distributing Holy Communion to an individual in danger of death, but is often preceded by the sacraments of anointing of the sick and confession
Part Two Section Two The Seven Sacrements Of The Church . . . - Vatican 1524 In addition to the Anointing of the Sick, the Church offers those who are about to leave this life the Eucharist as viaticum Communion in the body and blood of Christ, received at this moment of "passing over" to the Father, has a particular significance and importance
Dictionary : VIATICUM | Catholic Culture VIATICUM The reception of Holy Communion when there is probable danger of death Viaticum should not be deferred too long in sickness lest the dying lose consciousness It can be given as often
What is Viaticum? - eternalrest. org Viaticum refers to the last reception of the Eucharist before death The Catholic Church says this “bread for the journey” serves as food for the soul's voyage into eternity
Last Rites: Meaning, Purpose, and What to Expect The core of this ritual is called Viaticum, a form of Holy Communion given to the dying as “spiritual nourishment” for the journey ahead, accompanied by prayers and sacred ceremonies