Chapter 6 - Eschatology Flashcards
what is the Easter Vigil?
a service which takes place before Easter Sunday where the resurrection is celebrated
What does the priest lighting a fire represent?
the light of Christ rising from the tomb, destroying the power of sin and death through resurrection
What does the priest tracing the Alpha and Omega symbols represent?
They show Christ is eternal
What does lighting the paschal candle represent?
Christ’s light is coming into the world, overcoming sin and death
What does the procession of the paschal candle represent?
all believers share in the risen glory of Christ
What do the symbols on the paschal candle mean?
5 grains of incense - 5 wounds of Christ during the crucifixion
A and O - Christ is eternal
Candle - risen Christ
What does the paschal candle being lit at a Baptism mean?
the person is being filled with light of Christ
what does the paschal candle being lit at funerals represent?
the deceased has joined Christ in resurrected life
what is a tombstone?
a large carved stone placed over someone’s grave
it indicates the location of the person’s grave so it can be treated with respect
what does R.I.P mean?
‘May s/he rest in peace’
a prayer that the person in in heaven, enjoying eternal life
why are Catholic tombstones shaped like a cross?
indicates the person’s belief in Jesus
expresses the hope that they will be resurrected to eternal life with Jesus
Why do some Catholic tombstones have an angel carved on them?
Reflects the belief in a guardian angel that takes care of them in life
this angle will present them to God to be judged and ask for merciful judgement
what is a monument?
a structure built to remember an important person or event
what does the chi-rho symbol on a sarcophagus represent?
a belief in Jesus
A reminder of Jesus’ death for everyone so they can go to heaven
what do symbols of death and decay symbolise on a monument?
no matter the wealth of a person, they face death and judgement like everyone else
what is a remembrance garden?
an outside area where the ashes of people who have been cremated are kept.
why are remembrance gardens places of peace and beauty?
they help mourners to reflect on the peace and beauty of heaven, where the person who died is hopefully present
why are remembrance gardens quiet and reflective spaces?
helps people to mourn their loved ones peacefully in a place where they feel close to them
what will happen at the end of time? (according to the Bible)
- signalled by cosmic disasters
- Jesus will come to judge creation
- the end of the current world order will lead to the creation of a new one
- the Reign of God will be established
what teaches Christians about the afterlife and the end of time?
Jesus’ resurrection
what does Jesus’ resurrection teach about life after death?
life continues after death in the presence of God
what were early beliefs about the end of time?
- The end of the world would happen shortly
- all people would be resurrected and taken into the presence of God
what are more modern beliefs about the end of time?
- Christians have to live the life of the resurrection while they are on earth
- they have to follow Jesus’ teachings and resist sin
- this prepares them for judgement
what does Paul teach about the resurrection?
the earthly body and resurrected body are similar to a seed and the plant that grows from it.
In some ways they are the same thing yet they are different
what is death for Christians?
a transition to a new phase of life
why should Christians not fear death?
it is the start of eternal life without the limitations of an earthly body
what happens to the soul after death?
it is judged by God and sent to heaven or hell
what happens during judgement?
God considers everything that a person has done and people have to accept responsibility for their actions
why will judgement be merciful?
Jesus died so everyone could be saved
What is heaven?
a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God
God’s love removes all cares and worries
why can everyone not go to heaven?
people have to choose to accept God to go to heaven as humans have free will
what is hell?
a state of eternal separation from God
how to people get to Hell?
they do not accept God and send themselves there
how do people exist in hell?
they are aware of what they have thrown away, and are in a state of frustration and anger at themselves
what is purgatory?
a cleansing process where the effects of sins are removed so the person can feel happy in the presence of God
how can the process of purgatory be quickened?
prayers of those that are still alive
what is particular judgement?
- judgement immediately after someone dies
- God judges someone on a personal basis where he looks at all their actions
what is the result of particular judgement?
heaven, hell or purgatory
what is final judgement?
- Happens at the end of time
- Christ comes in glory at the end of time to judge all of creation
What happens after final Judgement?
the Reign of God will be established and everything is made perfect
Those judged favourably will stay with God eternally
what are some other Christians on the afterlife?
- no purgatory
- no particular judgement
What is cosmic reconcilliation?
at the end of time, the whole of creation will be brought together in harmony (reconciled) with God
what breaks the harmony of creation?
sin
what did jesus do to restore creation?
He died and resurrected, destroying the power of sin and death which disrupted God’s creation.
Who was Julian of Norwich?
a medieval writer who experienced a series of visions from Jesus
What did Julian of Norwich ask Jesus in one of her visions and what was the answer?
she asked why there was sin and hell.
Jesus replied: ‘It was necessary that there should be sin; but all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well’
what does this quote show?
‘It was necessary that there should be sin; but all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well’
- First phrase: sin is necessary as God gave humans free will. If people make bad choices against God, sin has to exist.
- ‘all shall be well’ as sin will be defeated at the end of time. cosmic reconciliation will be completed
What are some teachings on the end of time from the SVC?
- Christ will come in glory as the judge and saviour.
- No one is predestined to go to hell
- God does not send people to hell
- people should be constantly preparing for the end of time by following Jesus’ teachings
What is some advice from the Church that Catholics should follow in hope of getting to heaven?
- Keep faith in God
- Perform good deeds and actions
- Do not commit mortal sins
- confess
What is the anointing of the sick?
a sacrament given to seriously ill people who may be facing death
what does sprinkling holy water during the anointing of the sick mean?
it is a reminder of baptism
what does the priest laying their hands on the sick person and calling the Holy Spirit mean? (in the anointing of the sick)
The Holy Spirit fills the person and gives them a sense of peace and the strength to resist sin
It also gives them courage to overcome the doubt and despair that the illness has caused
what does the priest anointing the forehead and hands of the sick person mean in the anointing of the sick?
- the priest asks God to help the person
- the anointing gives hope of new life either in this life or eternal happiness with God
what is the meaning of the sick person confessing their sins in the anointing of the sick?
the person can face the future with a clear conscience so they can feel more positive
why is Holy Communion given to the sick person in the anointing of the sick?
to show that christ is present with the person and supporting them
