RE - chapter 6 - Eschatology

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what is the Paschal Candle
is a large candle that is displayed prominently in a Catholic Church
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when it it used
it is first lit at the Easter Vigil - the fire lit is a reminder of Christ: 'light of the World' -
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what happens with the Paschal Candle and what does it represent
the Priest traces his hand over the Alpha and Omega symbols which show that God is eternal - five holder represent the five wounds that Jesus had - lit fire carried around the dark church - entire church lit by candle
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when else is the Paschal candle used
at Baptism, at a funeral,
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What is Micheangelos's 'the Last Judgement' what does it represent
representation of when Christ returns to Judge the living dead - 1. Christ is the focal point, wounds reminder of his crucifixion - Mary is at his right hand side and they are only two people clothed, the nakedness show that all people are equal
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What does Micheangelos's 'the Last Judgement' show
the sides - parable of the sheep and goat - those who are righteous are right hand but the unrighteous are are at the left . 3. the Angels - the end of the world will be announced by angles carrying trumpets and are carrying the book with the names
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what is eschatology
the study of the idea of what will happen at the 'End of the World'
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what quotes from Jesus support his eschatological statements
'the sun will be darkened and the stars will be falling from Heaven and the powers in the Heavens will be shaken' - (mark 13:24-25), 'cosmic disasters', ' a new heaven and a new Earth' (revelation 21)
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what is the second coming
Jesus was thought to return, however most people think that you should not focus too much on the second coming instead how to bring about the kingdom of God in your own life
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what is cosmic reconciliation
everything will be restored to how God wants
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why do Catholics believe in the 'Cosmic Reconciliation'
St Paul said that 'God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things...by making peace through the blood of the cross' (colossians 1:20), this verse show s that God will restore everything to perfect harmony
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What does the Church believe about the end of time
they believe that there will be an end of time, the second coming of Christ and all creation will be restored, God will judge all
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what is the sanctitiy of life
this is the principle that all human life is sacred - protected from conception to natural death - all life belongs to God - any human being that intentionally destroys a life is rejecting God - all humans are equal
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How should we care for the dying
treat those who are dying with respect, against euthanasia
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what is 'Euthanasia'
intentional medical ending of a persons life based on reducing suffering
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why is the Catholic church against Euthanasia
it goes against do not murder - deliberate ending of persons life can never be morally correct - goes against the sanctity of life God created humans so only he can destroy them - devalues human life implies that the sick are not respected - share
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What are the last rites
rituals for those who are sick or close to death 'call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil' (James 5:14)
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what is the process in the anointing of the sick
holy water - reminder of baptism, laying of hands - receive the holy spirit, anointing with oil - spiritual and physical healing - confession - forgiveness, Eucharist -feel closer or God
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what is the process for the commendation of the dying
Crucifix - reminder that death is not the end, Baptism vows - declaration of faith in God, Bible reading - reminder of God;s eternal promises, vaiticum - communion - commendation
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what happens at a catholic funeral
1. reception of the body - presented to God, 2. sprinkling of water - baptism, 3. By paschal candle - reminder of the resurrection, 4.requiem mass - meaning rest, 5. Bible reading - gives hope, 6.Commital - body is buried 7. Incense - back to God
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how can people be buried
Tombstone - physical stone marker , monument - used to have symbols to show mortality, Gardens of remembrance
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what happens when we die
Catholics believe in the four last things: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell and they believe that all of these things will happen when you die
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what did Jesus teach about Heaven and Hell
Jesus taught about Heaven and Hell in the Parable of the Rich man and Lazaruz - reused to help lazurus and rejected God - agony in the flames - the rich man is stuck in Hell -
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what is purgatory
many people die without seeking God's forgiveness - this is where people cleanse from sin - ' nothing impure will enter (Heaven) - (revelation 21:27)
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do all Christians believe in the after life
some protestants do not believe in Purgatory - they either go straight to Heaven or Hell, some believe that people get an opportunity to repent, some believe in universal salvation - all will go to heaven - some believe that God pre-destines
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