[RELIGIOUS OBJECTS]. Catholic Last Rites Prayer Shadow Box. Early 20th century. Wooden frame with enclosed glass front. Encased is the exposition of Mary holding Jesus after being brought down from the cross. The box has a compartment in the bottom showing a scene of the Last Supper and holds necessary items for the priest to administer the Sacrament of the Anointing. Contains a black wooden crucifix, a small stainless-steel plate, and two candle holders. Used by Catholic priests to administer the last rite, which is the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. In many Catholic homes, a last rite box was made available to a priest visiting a sick or dying person. 24 x 13 ? x 3".