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| Give three examples, all in Marks gospel, of when Jesus healed people | Jesus healed Peter's mother in law Jesus healed a leper Jesus healed a paralysed man |
| How can Christians today follow the example of Jesus and also show concern for the sick? | Visiting the sick and looking after them Praying for those who are sick and celebrating the sacraments with them Showing love for those who are sick or suffering |
| What are the three sacraments of the sick? (two of them are just the sacrament of the Eucharist in a slightly different way) | The communion of the sick - when communion is brought to those who are sick and cannot attend mass The anointing of the sick - sacrament given to those who are seriously ill, old or are having an operation. Viaticum - Special Eucharist given to someone who is about to die |
| Why do Priests anoint the sick? | Because Jesus' apostles were sent out to anoint the sick and so Priests do the same today. |
| Who is the sacrament of the sick for? | 1. Those who are seriously ill 2. Before someone has an operation 3. People who are suffering from old age |
| What are the effects of the sacrament of the sick? | ~ Brings the power of the Holy Spirit ~ Helps them overcome the fear of death ~ Offers forgiveness of sin ~ Offers spiritual strength |
| What happens in the ceremony of the anointing of the sick? | Sprinkling of Holy Water Liturgy of the word Laying on of hands Anointing with oil Liturgy of the Eucharist |
| What is the meaning of the sprinkling of holy water? | It serves as a reminder of the person's baptism |
| What is the meaning of the liturgy of the word? | Show the healing power of Jesus and to remind the sick person of this power |
| What is the meaning of the laying on of hands? | This symbolises the giving of strength, the gift of the Holy Spirit and the touch of healing |
| What is the meaning of the anointing with oil? | This follows the instructions of St James. The oil symbolises God's blessing, healing and comfort |
| What is the meaning of the liturgy of the Eucharist? | This brings the person into close contact with Christ and further offers strength and healing |
| Which cardinal discussed his attitude about life and death and what did he say? | Cardinal Basil Hume: "One day I shall die. Thinking about that is good for me. It helps me to look at the way I am living." |
| What are the seven key beliefs about life after death? | Consequence of sin Transformed by God Resurrection and new life Judgement Purgatory - a journey to God Heaven Hell |
| What is the belief about the consequence of sin? | The Bible suggests that death is because of sin |
| What is meant by transformed by Christ? | Although there is death it is not the end - By Jesus' death and resurrection Jesus has beaten death and opened up the gates of heaven. |
| What is purgatory? | If when a Christian dies they still have sin in their conscience they need to be purged of this sin before they can go to heaven (cleaned of the sin). This happens in purgatory. |
| What is meant by Heaven? | When a soul is free from sin they can be in heaven. Heaven is being in existence with God. It cannot be described or imagined fully. |
| What is meant by Hell? | Hell is being in existence without God. Because separation from God would be a place of suffering. |
| What are the three stages after death? | 1. The Vigil 2. At the Church 3. At the graveside |
| What is the after death vigil? | Could be at home or in the church. It is where the family and friends keep watch over the coffin through the night. It is also known as the wake. |
| What happens at the church at a funeral? | The coffin is placed at the alter and is sprinkled with Holy water as a reminder of the person's Baptism. There will then be a normal mass. At the end of the mass the coffin is sprinkled with Holy water again and prayers are said, that the person will soon be with God in heaven |
| What happens at the graveside of the death rite? | The body can be buried or cremated. Prayers are here said for the person that has died |
| Which Pope said that "All human life is sacred"? | Pope Paul VI |
| Which Old Testament reference links to the sanctity of life and what does it say? | Genesis: God made humankind in his own image |
| What is abortion? | The deliberate termination of a pregnancy. Usually before 24 weeks. Roman Catholics see it as wrong in all circumstances. |
| What are some of the arguments against abortion | ~ Ending life goes against the sanctity of life wand breaks one of the Ten Commandments "you shall not kill" ~ Christians believe God has a plan for everyone. ~ It says in the Bible "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" ~ There are alternatives eg. adoption |
| What are some of the arguments for abortion? | ~ Women have the right to choose what happens to their body. ~ Without it there would be a rise in backstreet abortion leading to many deaths among women. ~ In exceptional circumstances such as rape, abortion is the "lesser of two evils" |
| Give three types of natural contraception | 1. Not having sex 2. The rhythm method - getting to know a woman's menstrual cycle 3. The body functions method - getting to know the woman's mucous patterns |
| Give some three examples of artificial and emergency contraception | 1. Condom - creates a physical barrier 2. The pill - creates a chemical barrier 3. Emergency (morning after) pill - prevents the egg from sticking to the womb. The egg may have already fertilised so was there life? |
| Why do some Christians disagree with the Churches views on contraception? | Some find it hard to follow and limiting the number of children could be seen as a responsible thing to do. Also, using some forms of contraception can prevent the spread of AIDs and HIV |
| Give some arguments FOR IVF | 1. Some Christians see it as a way of overcoming an illness and following Jesus' example of healing 2. God asked human beings to have children, this is just using God-given knowledge (science) to fulfill God's plan 3. All couples have the right to try and have children, for some IVF is the only way |
| Give some arguments against IVF | 1. Can lead to the destruction of new life if too many embryos are created. 2. Separates the creation of new life from the intimate act of sex and brings others into the process (doctors) which challenges the exclusivity of marriage. 3. Children are gifts, not rights |
| What does Euthanasia mean? | It comes from the Greek word meaning "good death". It is meant to mean a painless death to end suffering |
| What are the three types of Euthanasia? | Voluntary - where the person suffering has asked for or consented euthanasia Non-voluntary - where consent cannot be given, eg. if they are in a coma Involuntary - Killing a person against their will for some social or medical justification. eg. the Nazis killed disabled people |
| Arguments FOR euthanasia | The person doesn't want their family to suffer seeing them in so much pain Death is a private matter and others have no right to interfere. Is death really such a bad thing, especially for Christians who believe in the concept of heaven. |
| Arguments against Euthanasia | ~ Goes against the sanctity of life. ~ Pope John Paul II said "life is always good" ~ Life is God given and only he can take it away. ~ Commandment "do not kill" ~ Undermines the commitment of doctors and nurses to saving lives. |
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