Healing Christ Ministry
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Ministry ContactS
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Kajs, Theresa, Ph.D., HTCP/Itmkajs33gmail.com -
m.westendorfgood-shepherd.orgDirector of
Pastoral Care & Outreach
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ResourcesIf you are interested in joining this ministry, please e-mail Theresa Kajs, Ph.D., HTCP/I or phone (513) 706-6398.
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Ministry Information
Meeting times: Typically the first Monday of the month (business meeting and practice sessions for ministry members).
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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 (the late Pope Benedict XVI), and the Healing Touch Program™.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Healing Christ Ministry Sessions
- Sessions are held on the second Monday of the month.
- Morning sessions are at 9:30, 10:10 and 11 a.m.
- No reservations are needed; first come, first served.
- Evening Sessions are at 7 and 7:40 p.m.
- All sessions are in Room 33.
- Sign-up sheets are available before the sessions. You must be present to sign in. All are welcome—parishioners and non-parishioners.
- Hand sanitizer will be available.
Our healing ministry combines the Catholic Tradition of invocation of God, prayer and care for others. We also follow a Catholic Document--the guidelines for a non-liturgical healing ministry by the laity (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Prayers for Healing, written by Cardinal Ratzinger, the late Pope Benedict XVI, 9/14/00. The ministry healers also follow the Healing Principles of an accredited educational nursing curriculum: Healing Touch Program ™ (ANCC)—the first and only energy medicine to achieve this distinction.
We also have individual healing sessions for parishioners in need—for example, surgery, cancer therapy or in the hospital. If you have questions, please contact Theresa Kajs.