Healing Flashcards by niamh o'f

How does the church show concern for the sick?

> Visits them
Prays
Sacrament of the anointing of the sick

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Describe Jesus’ attitudes to sickness

Wherever he went he healed

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come for the righteous but the sinners”

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Why do people suffer?

Gods plan- trust him.
We are only human
Test?

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Where did the sacrament of the anointing of the sick emerge from?

> A letter found from James

>Disciples went out “ they drove out demons, and anointed people with oil and they were healed”

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Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.

> People who are ill
People before surgery
The weak and elderly

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What are the effects of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?

> Restoration and healing
Spiritual strength
Forgiveness of sins
Overcome fear of death

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What are the stages of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick? And what are there significance?

1) sprinkling of holy water- like baptism
2) liturgy of the word- reminder of Jesus power
3) laying of hands- symbolises Holy Spirit
4) anointing of oil- power of god, forgivness of sin
5) prayers

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What do Christians believe about life after death?

There is a reserection/ afterlife, heaven

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What is viaticum?

Holy communion given to someone close to death

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What are the three stages of death rites?

1) vigil- at home. Watch over coffin
2) church- coffin at alter, sprinkled with holy water, mass, final commendation
3) graveside- buried or cremated

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What does sanctity of life mean?

Human life is precious

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What are some threats to sanctity of life today?

Contraception
Euthanasia
Murder
Abortion
IVF

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What is the Christian duty to protect life?

To defend it. “ you shall not commit murder” “love thy neighbour”

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What is abortion?

Deliberate termination of a pregnancy

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What’s the legal situation of abortion in uk?

1967 abortion act made it legal

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When does life begin?

> Conception
Heart beat
Viability-24 weeks

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Arguments for abortion

> Child of rape
Body rights
Life of mother is threatened

Arguments against abortion

> killing human life
right to life
unique genetic information= life

R.C views on abortion

NO- “before I formed you in the womb, I knew you”

Other R.C view on abortion

If it’s a child of rape or mothers life is threatened

Alternative to abortion

Adoption

What is contraception?

Artificial or chemical method go preventing a pregnancy

Artificial contraception

Chemical- pill
Emergency- morning after pill
Barrier- condom

Natural family planning

Getting to know cycles

Not having sex

R.c teaching on contraception

Artificial and emergency contraception is a SIN

Other R.C views on contraception

If partner has a sexually transmitted disease

What is IVF?

Scientific method of making a woman pregnant without sex

When might someone have IVF?

Infertility

Arguments for IVF

Infertility is an illness could cause depression Every couple has a right to a child

Arguments against IVF

Destruction of life Expensive RC say sex is creation of life

R.C teaching on IVF

Opposed to it

Other R.c teachings on IVF

It no embryos are destroyed then it's fine

What is euthanasia?

Enduring a painless death to ease suffering

Define active and passive euthanasia

Active- medication is given to shorten someone's life Passive- withdrawal so life sustaining treatment leading to someone's death

Define voluntary, non voluntary and involuntary euthanasia

Voluntary- you take your own life Non voluntary- the person suffering is unable to give consent Involuntary- killing of a person against their will eg, nazis an disabled people.

What are the three kinds of euthanasia?

Involuntary, voluntary and non voluntary

Arguments for euthanasia

It's your choice, end suffering

Reasons against euthanasia

Sanctity of life | Illegal in uk

R.C views on euthanasia

Strongly against it | Life is a gift from god,

What is the hospice movement?

And alternative to euthanasia