What is the matter and form of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?
The matter of Anointing of the Sick is the Oil of the Sick (see Deacon-structing the Chrism Mass for an explanation). The form is the words that the priest speaks when he administers the Sacrament. The Church’s document on the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is the 1972 Sacram unctione infirmorum.
What is the matter and form of the sacrament of reconciliation?
In Reconciliation the matter is the sins confessed The form are the words of absolution: “By the ministry of the Church, may God grant you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” There are also two essential elements that need to be present …
What are the forms of sacrament?

There are seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.
What is the minister of a sacrament?
Ministers of the sacraments The other kind of minister in Catholic parlance is a person who administers a sacrament, meaning that he or she is a conduit of sacramental grace. This is not an office or position but instead a function that different kinds of people may perform, depending on the sacrament.
What is the matter of the sacrament of Holy Orders?
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the continuation of Jesus Christ’s priesthood, which He bestowed upon His Apostles. This is why the Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Sacrament of Holy Orders as “the sacrament of apostolic ministry.”

Who is the minister of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
the Priest
Hence the name “minister of the Eucharist” belongs properly to the Priest alone.” The distribution of Holy Communion is done by the priest, often with one or more ministers, depending on the number of people receiving Holy Communion.
Who is the minister of the sacrament of confirmation?
bishop
Ministers of the sacraments
Sacrament | Ordinary ministers |
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Confirmation | bishop |
Eucharist (consecration)² | bishop or priest |
Distribution of Holy Communion³ | clergy (including deacons) |
Reconciliation | bishop or priest |