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
What is viaticum in the Catholic Church? - Aleteia Viaticum is a term used for the reception of Holy Communion by a sick person on their deathbed Viaticum is a term developed by the Catholic Church that has a long history and much symbolism
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
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
What is viaticum? - becoming. catholic. au In the case of someone who is dying, this last reception of the Communion before death is called viaticum It is the Sacrament to prepare the person for the journey to their “heavenly homeland”
Viaticum | Catholic Glossary — The Word Journal Viaticum is the Eucharist received by a dying person — the spiritual food for the soul's "passing over" from this life to eternal life with the Father Together with Penance and Anointing of the Sick, Viaticum constitutes the "last sacraments" of the Christian (CCC 1524)
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