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CATHOLICISM

By: Kaylee Blankenship, LeAnna


Ceglia,and Maggie Fabry

WHY DID WE CHOOSE THIS


TOPIC?

FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS

-creation/adam and eve


-Jesus birth (Christmas) to easter/lent
-body/blood
-heaven and hell: how you can get there.
-Holy days (days of worship)
-importance of prayer
-ten commandments
-bible is foundation for religion

VIEWS ON WELLNESS,
ILLNESS, AND DISABILITIES
-Disabilities are just something that happens. It is Gods plan for that
person and that family. God only gives us what we can handle. Do
good and good will be done unto you.
-Health seeking behaviors: Catholics believe in western medicine
and the power of prayer. Holy water is used to bless and prayer
used to help heal.

TRADITIONAL
HEALERS/ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE

-No traditional/folk healers.


-They do prayer groups where they sick are prayed over.
-Alternative healings such as acupuncture are acceptable.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

DIET/DIETARY
PREFERENCES

lent no meat at all for 40 days. No meat on Fridays and no


snaking between meals. ()

FAMILY AND GENDER ROLES

VIEW OF WESTERN HEALTH


CARE PRACTITIONERS

IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS PRACTICES


TO KNOW/NURSING INTERVENTIONS

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IN THE


HOSPITAL

QUESTIONS?

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