Christian Concern for Sickness How can suffering make someone lose their faith? How can suffering make someone’s faith stronger? Look at the ways that suffering is linked to faith. 1.Write out 1 piece of evidence that prove that God cares about human suffering. 2.Write out 1 reason why people should accept their suffering from illness. 3.Write out 1 reason why Christians should struggle against suffering in illness. **overall, how would you summarise Christiann attitudes to sickness and suffering?

Anointing of the Sick What would help you to feel better if you were seriously sick?

Who should receive it? 1.When dangerously ill, or before dangerous surgery 2.To prevent a person from getting sick 3.For a weak elderly person even if not sick 4.For sick people who have lost consciousness but would have wanted it Why receive it? 1.Gives strength and courage to suffer illness. 2.Brings healing, peace– spiritual & physical. 3.It is one of the Church’s commandments 4.Includes forgiveness of sins 5.Helps overcome fear of death One of the bullet points on each side should not be there: which ones ?! 1.Write out who can receive the Sacrament & why **Why do you think Jesus made it a priority to heal people ?

What happens during the Anointing of the Sick? Anointing with Oil of CHRISM - Symbol of God’s blessing, healing, comfort Communion (VIATICUM= Food for the Journey). Close to Jesus, healing, strength Laying on of Hands - Represents gift of Holy Spirit: healing, strength Bible Reading, to remind sick person of Jesus’ power of healing Holy Water To remind sick person of their baptism & that they are called to follow Christ 1.Draw and label 5 parts of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick 2.What could help you remember these stages in order? HoBLOC? **Where does the idea of this Sacrament come from? Read top of p.94 & find 2 reasons.

Exam Question Explain why the Sacrament of the Sick is important for Christians (6marks) –use 4 reasons