Religion Test ch 17/18 Flashcards
Jesus cared about the needs of all people. What was his special concern?
His concern was for those who are SICK AND SUFFERING including those with DISEASES AND DISABILITIES.
How did Jesus heal people
Jesus’ amazing LOVE AND POWER healed people.
What was an important part of Jesus ministry from the very beginning?
HEALING
Other than healing people from sickness and suffering, what else did Jesus heal people from?
SIN. Because Jesus knew that sin kept people from loving God.
What are the 2 actions of Jesus that showed others he was the Son of God, has the power to save us and bring us God’s life?
HEALING AND FORGIVING
What are the 2 things Jesus’ healing of the sick was a sign of?
Jesus’ healing of the sick was a sign of:
GOD’S PRESENCE AND ACTION IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE
Jesus wanted all people to feel God’s power and presence, how did he do this?
He shared his ministry with the apostles
After his Resurrection Jesus told his Apostles to preach the gospel to the world. What did he tell them to do?
The Apostles would lay “hands on the sick and they would recover.”
How did the Apostles heal many people and had them believe in the Risen Christ?
They were strengthened by Gift of the Holy Spirit
All the sacraments bring us closer to?
God and one another
What is the Sacrament of Healing also known as?
Aka: THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
What is the IMPORTANCE of the Sacrament Anointing of the Sick?
God’s grace and comfort are given to those who are seriously ill or suffering because of their old age.
Those who celebrate the sacrament, anointing of the sick receive?
STRENGTH, PENANCE AND COURAGE to face the difficulties that come from serious illness
The grace of the sacrament, anointing of the sick may also?
RESTORE THEM TO HEALTH
In the Anointing of the Sick the priest and those gathered represent the whole community in offering of what?
COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE SICK
What are the 4 items the priest brings to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
the STOLE, a vestment a priest wears
OIL for anointing the sick
ASPERGILLUM, or container to sprinkle holy water
A BOOK- of prayers and scripture readings for the sacrament
As Christians what do we believe when we are suffering?
We believe that Jesus is with us sharing our pain because he suffered and died on the cross.
Our care for those suffering around the world helps us to?
to grow closer to Jesus
When people are sick they need to the special help of God’s grace to stay strong and keep their faith alive, how do they do this?
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK- where Christ comforts them and suffers with them.
What are the 2 very important things in the sacrament, anointing of the sick that the Church community does?
- SUPPORT those who fight against sickness
- Continue Jesus’ SAVING WORK OF HEALING
Who is the Sacrament of healing, aka anointing of the sick meant for?
For all the FAITHFUL WHO NEED IT
The sacrament of healing can be celebrated how many times?
More than once.
For example, if someone becomes more ill, the sacrament can be celebrated more than once
Who has the responsibility to make sure that the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist are available to those who are sick?
THE PRIEST
Who can visit the sick to pray with them and bring them the holy communion?
These visits are a sign of what?
DEACONS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
These visits are a sign of the SUPPORT AND CONCERN of the COMMUNITY
Other than Sunday Mass, where is this sacrament of healing celebrated?
Hospitals, homes, at a site of an accident or wherever someone is need of it
What are the main parts of the Anointing of the Sick?
PRAYER OF FAITH
LAYING OF THE HANDS
ANOINTING OF OIL
What is the PRAYER OF FAITH?
A main part of the Church’s celebration of the Sacrament of healing. People are healed through the belief and faith in Jesus
What is the Laying on of hands?
The laying on of hands is a gesture of healing used by Jesus and the early church
What is Anointing with Oil?
The oil is BLESSED. The anointing with oil is a sign of the power and presence of the holy spirit. And is a sign of healing and strengthening.
what does the priest anoint first and second?
THE FOREHEAD and then the HANDS
What is VIATICUM?
THE EUCHARIST a person receives before dying. Also called. THE SACRAMENT OF THE DYING.
what does VIATICUM mean in Latin?
VIATICUM IN LATIN MEANS “FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY”
It strengthens the person as he or she prepares for death in the hope of eternal life.
When do people receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?
at the beginning of the serious illness
What are the “LAST SACRAMENTS”
THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
THE EUCHARIST AS VIATICUM
