Ministry in a Home or Health Care Facility

The many different situations in which this rite may be administered call for careful preparation. What are the particular needs and circumstances of the individual(s) being visited? How long can the sick person focus and be engaged in ritual action? Where is this individual in the course of illness and treatment? Will caregivers be present? Will family and/or friends be present? It is appropriate to consider such matters when deciding which portions of the service to include and selecting collects and readings.