ELI5: Blessings a lay person can do

This may raise a milieu of questions but I saw that you mentioned someone who is ordained. I was ordained as a protestant and wondered about my prayers over the sick, those who were in need etc.

Also, what is my standing as a "Christian" in reference to the Holy Catholic Church, I do wish to go through the official required means to be confirmed but I worry of my soul without going through with the proper and official rites. In my mind I have no doubt of my salvation, or my faith, I have been baptized by a protestant minister, the only reason that I haven't yet attended RCIA yet is because of illness and transportation. This question probably requires its own post, I'm sorry if I hijack this one.

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