Across
- 2. the region in which Jesus grew up and where he carried out most of his ministry
- 4. Our prayers to the saints ask for their __?__ with God to obtain mercy, help or healing.
- 6. The __?__ of Milan in 313 legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.
- 7. a person in biblical times who suffered from leprosy
- 9. non-Jewish people
- 15. a movement that focused on the powerful gifts of the Holy Spirit offered to individuals
- 16. The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity
- 17. The Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in this French village. Many documented miraculous healings have taken place here.
- 18. These could be bones, body parts or items owned by a saint
Down
- 1. Some Christians - but not the Catholic Church - believe that the healing ministry of Jesus ended after the time of the __?__.
- 3. a name for the Anointing of the Sick that persisted for about 8 centuries (two words)
- 5. a journey made by believers to a holy site for spiritual purposes or for healing
- 8. Some fifth-century serious Christians fled the urban area. People needing healing often sought out these "__?__ fathers".
- 10. a ritual to cast out evil spirits
- 11. Once Christianity was legalized, many people "converted" to gain benefits rather than for spiritual reasons. These folks can be referred to as "__?__ Christians".
- 12. non-ordained Christians
- 13. Some Christians - but not the Catholic Church - believe that sickness is a punishment for __?__.
- 14. The Greek word 'sozo' was translated by St. Jerome as "save" in parts of the New Testament, but in some cases should have been translated as __?__.