1. Chapter 13 Essay Answers

2. How do the Sacraments of Healing help us?
In the Sacraments of Healing, our relationship with God and with the Church is renewed.

3. How are the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist connected with the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?
Baptism, Eucharist, and Penance and Reconciliation are all Sacraments of forgiveness.

4. How did Saint Monica’s faithfulness to Christ help change the lives of her husband and son?
Saint Monica’s husband Patricius eventually was baptized into the Church. Her son Augustine saw her discipline and grace filled ability to allow God to lead her in life. Her daily example gradually influenced Augustine and he too changed his life and was baptized. Augustine eventually became one of the foremost theologians and leaders of the Church.

5. According to Matthew’s Gospel, how does Jesus determine who is good and who is wicked?
According to Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus determines who is good and who is wicked based on how each person treated “the least of my sisters and brothers”.