In special cases, sacraments can also be received outside of the public divine services (for example, in hospitals, nursing homes, at home, and so on).

This celebration of the sacraments is performed in accordance with the divine service liturgy,

If sacraments are desired in a hospital or nursing home, for example, it must be ensured that they can be performed in a dignified manner. 

4.7.2 Acts of blessing

Acts of blessing may also be received outside of the public divine services (for example in hospitals, nursing homes, at home, etc.). The details are regulated by the Regional Church.

The dispensation of the prenatal blessing as the first visible act of God upon a human being is usually performed in the context of a pastoral care visit (see Chapter 6.8.1).

The act of blessing (for example, a wedding anniversary blessing) takes place after the address, the Trinitarian formula, and the opening prayer, which is concluded with “Amen”. The celebration is concluded with prayer and blessing.

The liturgy corresponds to that of a word service (Chapter 4.6.1 Word service ).