h unless they had Our Lord's authority for so doing.

Q. 962. {272} When should we receive Extreme Unction?
A. We should receive Extreme Unction when we are in danger of death from
sickness, or from a wound or accident.

Q. 963. What parts of the body are anointed in Extreme Unction?
A. The parts of the body anointed in Extreme Unction are: The eyes, the
ears, the nose or nostrils, the lips, the hands and the feet, because
these represent our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch,
which are the means through which we have committed most of our sins.

Q. 964. What things should be prepared in the sick-room when the priest
is coming to give the last Sacraments?
A. When the priest is coming to give the last Sacraments, the following
things should be prepared: A table covered with a white cloth; a
crucifix; two lighted candles in candlesticks; holy water in a small
vessel, with a small piece of palm for a sprinkler; a glass of clean
water; a tablespoon and a napkin or cloth, to be placed under the chin
of the one receiving the Viaticum. Besides these, if Extreme Unction
also is to be given, there should be some cotton and a small piece of
bread or lemon to purify the priest's fingers.

Q. 965. What seems most proper with regard to the things necessary for
the last Sacraments?
A. It seems most proper that the things necessary for the last
Sacraments should be carefully kept in every Catholic family, and should
never, if possible, be used for any other purpose.

Q. 966. What else is to be observed about the preparation for the
administration of the last Sacraments?
A. The further preparation for the administration of the last Sacraments
requires that out of respect for the Sacraments, and in particular for
the presence of Our Lord, everything about the sick-room, the sick
person and even the attendants, should be made as neat and clean as
possible. Especially should the face, hands and feet of the one to be
anointed be thoroughly clean.

Q. 967. {273} Should we wait until we are in extreme danger before we
receive Extreme Unction?
A. We should not wait until we are in extreme danger before we receive
Extreme Unction, but if possible we should receive it whilst we have the
use of our senses.

Q. 968. What should we do in case of serious illness if the sick person
will not consent or is afraid to receive the Sacraments, or, at least,
wishes to put off their reception?
A. In case of serious illness, if the s