Eschatology: Christian life, death and eternity

What does the Paschal refer to?

The word paschal refers to the cerebration of easter

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When is the paschal candle lit?

During the easter vigil on holy Saturday night

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What is shown on the paschal candle?

Alpha and omega symbol, showing the eternal nation of God

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What type of candle is it and what does it represent?

Large beeswax candle that represents the Risen christ

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Explain the significance of the paschal candle?

Reflects the light of the church rising from the grave, destroying the power of sin and death

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Why is the paschal candle important to the Catholic Church?

As the little holders inserted into the candle represent the 5 wounds that Christ revealed in his hand, feet and side during crucifixion

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By holding the paschal candle what does it mean?

Show that all believers share in the risen glory of christ

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When the priest insert the 5 holders into the candle what does he say?

'May the light of Christ rising in glory'

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What is the last judgment?

A painting by Michelangelo that depicts this heaven, which is itself known as the last or final judgment

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Give one way how the last judgment reflects Catholic beliefs:

Hell is shown as a place of darkness, which reflects the idea that the light of Christ can't reach people who have rejected God

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Give one way how the last judgment reflects Catholic beliefs:

Christ's right hand is raised reflecting the parable of the sheep and goats, in which Jesus promises the good will be on his right and the wicked on his life

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Give one way how the last judgment reflects Catholic beliefs:

In the book of revelation, seven angels blow trumpets to bring about the end of the world and Christ judgment

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What are the different forms of memorial expression?

Tombstones, Monuments and Remembrance gardens

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What is a tombstone?

A large carved stone that is placed over a person's grave

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Give one feature of a tombstone:

Some catholic tombstone have an angel carved on them- reflects the belief the all people have their own guardian

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What is a monument?

A structure built to remember an important person or event

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Give one feature of a tombstone:

Some catholic tombstone have an angel carved on them- reflects the belief the all people have their own guardian

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What are the four last things?

Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell

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What are the four last things for?

The term for what Christians believe all people will have to encounter at the end of their earthly existence: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell

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Explain death:

For Christians death is a transition to a new stage of life. The soul is judged by God will be sent to heaven or hell

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Give 1 fact about what happens at death:

Christians will face judgement at death, our lives will be countable to God

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Describe judgement:

Catholics believe that after they die they will be judged by God. God will consider everything a person has done during their lifetime

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What is judgement?

The moment of truth when all people have to accept responsibility for all their actions

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What is the traditional Catholic teaching about judgement?

That people stand before God who judges them- they believe if people hold onto this belled, judgement will be merciful

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Describe heaven:

For Christians heaven is the place of eternal happiness and in heaven God loves remove all cares and worries

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Heaven is...

great mystery

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Describe hell:

If people are judged unfavorably, they will enter hell which is the state of total separation from God.

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What do Christians believe about hell?

That God doesn't send people to hell, people send themselves by not accepting God

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Explain purgatory:

Cleansing process for those awaiting to go to heaven

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Purgatory is not a...

half way point between heaven and hell, all those who are in purgatory are in the way to heaven

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What is purgatory a sense of?

Pain (removal of sins) but also a state of hope (heaven awaits)

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What is the final judgement?

When christ will come to glory at the end of time and the whole creation will be judged. Then the reign of God will be established and all those who have accepted God's invention will join him in forever glory

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What is particular judgement?

Happens immediately after a person dies, when God judges someone on a personal, individual basis

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What does particular judgment result in?

A person going to heaven or hell or purgatory

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Give 1 fact about for other Christian belief about afterlife:

Believe that, after judgment, people will either totally accept God and go to heaven or totally reject God and go to hell- don't believe in purgatory

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Give 1 fact about for other Christian belief about afterlife:

Some Christian believe that judgment doesn't happen immediately after death

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What is the religious significance of the rich man and Lazarus?

It unites images of both heaven and hell

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What is the rich man dressed in?

'Purple and fine linen'- royal, wealth

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What is the story of the rich man and Lazarus about?

Story in the Bible that tells of what happens to a rich man and a poor man in the afterlife

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What does the story of the rich man and Lazarus teach Christians?

About the nature of heaven and hell, and what type of actions and behavior might result in a person going to heaven and hell

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Give 1 example of a teaching that is display in the story of the rich man and Lazarus:

Showing love and kindness will lead people to heaven

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How is love and kindness showed in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?

By not showing love and kindness to Lazarus, the rich man went to hell

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Give 1 example of a teaching that is display in the story of the rich man and Lazarus:

It is not possible to move between heaven and hell

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In the rich man and Lazarus how is it shown that people can not move between heaven and hell?

Abraham tells the rich man that there is a 'great chasm' between heaven and hell, and it is not possible to cross from one to the other

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By Abraham telling the rich man their is a 'great chasm between heaven and hell what does it show?

That a person can't escape hell by repenting or apologizing for the things they did wrong in their life

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What is cosmic reconciliation refer to?

The idea that, at the end of time, the whole of creation will be reconciled with God

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What played an important role in starting the process of the cosmic reconciliation?

Jesus death and resurrection

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Who was Julian Norwich?

A medieval writer who had a series of visions from Jesus telling her that 'all shall be well'

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What does 'all shall be well' suggest?

That all creation shall be made perfect at the end of time, as sin will be defeated

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Give a teaching that the second Vatican council confirmed?

At the end of time, Christ will come in glory as the judge and savior

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Give a teaching that the second Vatican council confirmed?

No one is predestined to go to heaven or hell- people have the free will to choose whether to accept God or not

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Give a teaching that the second Vatican council confirmed?

People should be constantly preparing for the end of time

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Give a quote to show that people should be constantly preparing for the end of time:

'Since however we know not the day nor the hour, on Our Lord's advice we must be constantly vigilant'

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To prepare for the end of time what does the Church teach?

That Catholic should keep in faith in God and perform goof deeds and actions

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Give a quote to support the following teaching:

'Through our faith... the Father, and thus work out our salvation' (Lumen Gentium 48)

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To prepare for the end of time what else does the Church teach?

Do not commit metal sins and confess if a sin is committed

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Give a quote to support the following teaching:

'A willful turning away from God (mortal sin) is necessary, and persistence in it until the end' (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1037)

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What are the last rites?

A sacramental expression of reconciliation to help to give a person who is sick or dying in hope, strength, courage and forgiveness

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What is anointing of the sick?

A sacrament based around the action anointing a sick person with holy oil

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Give on action of when anointing the sick:

The sacrament begins with the priest sprinkling the room and patient with holy water- reminder of baptism

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What is commendation of the dying?

A short service centre around the dying person receiving their last Holy communion, which is called Viaticum

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What action may happen at the commendation of the dying?

The dying person may hold a crucifix- reminder they are sharing in Christ's death

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What do the Catholic funeral rights reflect?

Catholic belief about the afterlife

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What are the 4 stages of the funeral rites?

Reception of the body, The funeral mass, The committal and The cremation or burial

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