Healing Flashcards
How does the church show concern for the sick?
> Visits them
Prays
Sacrament of the anointing of the sick
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”
Why do people suffer?
Gods plan- trust him.
We are only human
Test?
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”
Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.
> People who are ill
People before surgery
The weak and elderly
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
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
What do Christians believe about life after death?
There is a reserection/ afterlife, heaven
What is viaticum?
Holy communion given to someone close to death
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
What does sanctity of life mean?
Human life is precious
What are some threats to sanctity of life today?
Contraception Euthanasia Murder Abortion IVF
What is the Christian duty to protect life?
To defend it. “ you shall not commit murder” “love thy neighbour”
What is abortion?
Deliberate termination of a pregnancy
What’s the legal situation of abortion in uk?
1967 abortion act made it legal
When does life begin?
> Conception
Heart beat
Viability-24 weeks