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