1.the act of confirming 2.something that confirms; verification 3.(Ecclesiastical Terms) a rite in several Christian churches that confirms a baptized person in his or her faith and admits him or her to full participation in the church
When people discuss the Last Rites, they are mainly referring to three of these sacraments: the Eucharist (communion, or "Viaticum"),Anointing the Sick and Reconciliation (penance). These Last Rites are administered to a Catholic before they pass away. Can a Catholic deacon perform last rites?