Christian Healing

Christian Healing

1. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

   • The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
     • Rite Order
       • 1. Sprinkling with Holy Water
         • 2. Laying on of Hands
           • 3. Anointing of the Hands and Forehead with Holy Oil and Prayers
             • 4. Prayer is offered
               • 5. Holy Communion is given
                 • If the person is dying, it is know as Viaticum, spiritual food for the journey ahead
               • Specific to the sick person's needs
             • Symbol of Healing and giving inner strength to those about to die
           • A symbol of the Holy Spirit's strengthening power
         • Reminder of the Grace given at Baptism
     • About
       • Healing was an important part of Jesus' ministry
         • Apostles also exercised this
         • Healing was physical and spiritual
         • Church developed a ministry to the dying
       • The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be given to anyone who is seriously ill or who is facing major surgey
         • The ministry of healing through the laying on of hands and anointing with oil was practiced from the earliest days of the Church
     • Effects of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
       • Healing in some cases
       • Peace of mind and ability to come to terms with continued illness
       • Spiritual growth and acceptance of illness as sharing in Jesus' suffering
       • Sense of God's closeness even in darkest hours
       • Those about to die can face death calmly with awareness of sins forgiven and God's love
       • Spiritual strengthening and comfort for friends and relatives
   • Death and the Afterlife
     • Roman Catholic Funeral Rites
       • 1. Coffin taken into church the night before or Vigil (wake) at home
         • 2. Priest greets mourners at church door
           • 3. Coffin sprinkled with Holy Water
             • 4. White sheet on coffin or cross or Gospel book
               • 5. Requiem Mass
                 • 6. Prayers, committing dead person to God's care
                   • 7. Coffin sprinkled with Holy Water
                     • 8. Burial or Cremation
               • White Sheet: symbol of Baptisimal robes
             • Sign of dying and rising with Christ at Baptism
     • About
       • Christians believe that death is a part of life and not to be feared, as it is not the end.
       • Thanks to Jesus' death and resurrection, eternal life with God is available to all believers.
         • The body perishes, but the soul lives on, to be clothed with a new 'spiritual body' appropriate to the new form of life.
           • These beliefs are reflected in the Roman Catholic funeral rites and thin the practice of praying for the dead.
   • Roman Catholic beliefs about life after death
     • Death is not the end
     • Resurrection of the body was taught by Jesus, the New Testament generally and is in Christin Creeds
     • Two Types of judgement:
       • 'Particular judgement' of each individual immediately after death.
       • 'General Judgement' of all humanity on Judgement Day
     • Those who die in mortal sin and are totally unrepentant are cut off from God (they go to hell)
     • The very devout and virtuous go immediately into God's presence (heaven).
     • Most need purification before being with God
     • Purgatory is a state of purification and spiritual cleansing that enables further spiritual growth before being admitted to God's presence.
     • Those in Purgatory may be helped by Masses and prayers offered on their behalf or by works of charity done in their name.
   • Key Words
     • Creeds
     • Purgatory
     • Requiem Mass
     • Resurrection
     • Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
     • Viaticum
     • Vigil

2. Respect for Human Life- At its End

3. Respect for Human Life- At Its Beginning

   • The Sanctity of Life
     • Life is from God- to be treasured
     • 'Your Body is a temple of the Holy Spirit'
     • Life is infinitely precious
   • Contraception
     • This refers to artificial ways of preventing a woman from becoming pregnant.
     • Roman Catholic Teaching
       • Contraception is sinful
       • The main purpose of sexual intercourse is procreative
       • Contraception either prevents pregnancy or acts as an abortifacient, which is tantamount to murder
       • Natural methods of family planning, e.g. tracking the rhythm of the menstrual cycle, are permitted as these do not set out to interfere with God's plan
     • Protestant Teaching
       • Contraception is acceptable
       • God gave humans the capacity for responsible decision-making and this includes decisions about having children
       • Procreation is not the primary purpose of sexual intercourse
       • There may be good reasons for not wanting children: poverty, wanting to space the births, a genetic disorder or HIV virus carried by one partner
       • If unmarried people are determined to have sexual relationships, then using contraception is the responsible action to take.
   • Key Words

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