Healing Christ Ministry
We are a non-sacramental ministry of Good Shepherd that invokes God as the Source of all healing.
The ministry follows the Instruction on Prayers for Healing issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (9/14/2000) and written by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI), and the Healing Touch Program™.
MISSION
The Mission of the HCM is two-fold: to renew the Church’s role in healing, and to encourage and restore those in need of healing in body, mind, soul and spirit through creation, prayer, the laying on of hands, healing touch, and Spirit-developed energy techniques.
PURPOSE
Jesus’ healing ministry has been entrusted to the entire Body of Christ in varying degrees, not to just a few prominent “healers.” As members of the Healing Ministry Team, we aspire to understand God’s desire for us to participate in healing, and to pray for and administer healing through prayer and touch to those who seek healing in our community. We are also commissioned to live simply.
PARTICIPANT’S ENVIRONMENT for Healing Sessions
The environment is a sacred place and set up for the convenience of the recipients. Healing Touch tables, similar to massage tables, are covered in fresh sheets with pillows and blankets for people’s comfort. We ask that you take off your shoes prior to getting on the table. The lights are turned low and soft music plays throughout the session. There is a welcoming by the narrator and then prayer before the healing session begins and throughout the session. Narration of the techniques is done so recipients are aware of our presence.
When a believing person prays, great things happen. (James 5:16)
RESOURCES
- If you are interested in joining this ministry, please e-mail Theresa Kajs, Ph.D., HTCP/I or phone 513-706-6398
HEALING SESSION CALENDAR FOR JULY 2017-JUNE 2018
Healing Christ Ministry Calendar (273 KB), 03-Aug-2017
Upcoming Workshop: Healing Touch for Self-Care
You Are Cordially Invited to the 9th Annual
Healing Touch For Self-Care Workshop 2018
Morning sponsored by Healing Christ Ministry - non-Sacramental ministry of Good Shepherd
You are cordially invited to learn principles and techniques from the Healing Touch Program™ that can reduce stress and pain for yourself and others.
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 / Backup Snow Day: Saturday, March 17, 2018
Speaker: Theresa Kajs, Ph.D., M.A., HTCP/I
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Doors open)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Lecture & demonstrations)
Where: The Community of the Good Shepherd
Cost: FREE!
Who: Anyone curious about Healing Touch and wanting to relax!
Registration: Please register by Friday, February 2, 2018 by clicking the button below.
Questions? Phone Patti Lindsey at 407-3401
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Ministry Information
Department Pastoral Care & Outreach
Director Deacon Dennis Berry x708
Staff Lead Jack Peltz x709
Ministry Contact
Theresa Kajs, Ph.D., HTCP/I 706-6398
Time Commitment
Approximately 6 hrs. a month or more
Meeting Times
Typically the first Monday of the month (business meeting and practice sessions for ministry members)
Community Healing Sessions
Typically the second Monday, 9:30, 10:10, 11 a.m. (no 11 a.m. June - August), 7:00 p.m., and 7:40 p.m. in Room 33
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I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep.
— John 10:14-15