Chapter 9

Question 1

The “heavenly liturgy” depicts what?

Answer 1

The connection between worship of God on earth and in heaven

Question 2

What does the lamb that was slain signify?

Answer 2

The resurrected Christ

Question 3

What is eschatology?

Answer 3

The theology of the end of the world

Question 4

From what word is eschatology derived?

Answer 4

Eschaton or “end”

Question 5

What are the “4 last things”

Answer 5

1. Death
2. Judgment
3. Heaven
4. Hell

Question 6

Death is coming for us all, thus…

Answer 6

We should not ignore this real reality

Question 7

We remember that Christ himself died and rose again, thus…

Answer 7

Death is NOT the end of life, but a transition / rebirth to new life.

Question 8

How do we prepare ourselves for a “ good death?”

Answer 8

1. Strive for holiness in this life.
2. Ask for forgiveness constantly don’t gamble on a death bed repentance
3. Stay close to the sacraments, especially Eucharist and Confession.

Question 9

What happens after death?

Answer 9

Your body is separated from your soul, and your body begins to rot.

Question 10

What is ** human soul**?

Answer 10

The spiritual principle of human beings, which is the subject of human consciousness and freedom.

Question 11

Explain how human souls cannot die

Answer 11

Because they are made in the image and likeness of God (i.e. They have Will and intellect, unlike your puppy.)

Question 12

What is particular judgment?

Answer 12

Your soul is immediately judged by God right after death.

Question 13

What stops at the particular judgment?

Answer 13

All possibility of repentance or doing good or doing evil STOP at this moment.

Question 14

Once God judges the state of the soul, where does the soul go immediately or what are the only three possibilities for our soul after judgement?

Answer 14

To heaven, hell, or purgatory.

Question 15

What does Parousia mean?

Answer 15

“ being present”
A Greek word used in the New Testament for the second coming of Christ.

Question 16

Who said, “Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Answer 16

Jesus

Question 17

What is General Resurrection?

Answer 17

It means our bodies will be resurrected and reunited with our souls.

Question 18

Just as we used our bodies for good or evil on earth…

Answer 18

We will be rewarded or punished in our bodies forever.

Question 19

Like Christ, our bodies…

Answer 19

Transformed from a mortal body to an immortal and glorified body

Question 20

At the general judgment, a.k.a. final judgment and last judgment, all human deeds, both good and evil

Answer 20

Will be revealed

Question 21

What else will be revealed at the final judgment?

Answer 21

All history

Question 22

While the general judgment is not a re-trial of a particular judgment…

Answer 22

It is just a public reaffirmation of all the particular judgments.

Question 23

Who is the presiding judge in the general judgment?

Answer 23

Christ

Question 24

Heaven Hill and purgatory are not physical places, but rather

Answer 24

Three states of existence beyond the constraints of space and time

Question 25

What is eternal?

Answer 25

Heaven and hell

Question 26

What is temporary?

Answer 26

Purgatory

Question 27

What is heaven?

Answer 27

A state of everlasting happiness as we enjoy full communion with God.

Question 28

What is beatific vision?

Answer 28

The vision of God and all his glory that we experience only in heaven.

Question 29

When we go to heaven, we also experience what?

Answer 29

Complete unity with others (saints) in heaven

Question 30

What is hell?

Answer 30

A state of everlasting suffering and separation from God

Question 31

Who will go to hell?

Answer 31

Those who die unrepentant of mortal sin and refused the love and mercy of God

Question 32

Does God condemn anyone to hell?

Answer 32

No, he invites all to his path of holiness and forgiveness.

Question 33

How does one say no to God’s love and mercy?

Answer 33

Through actions

Question 34

Why are people in purgatory if they died in God’s friendship?

Answer 34

Because they still have the stains of venial sins on their souls

Question 35

What is the purpose of Purgatory?

Answer 35

To get the souls ready to enter into the full presence of God

Question 36

Why are souls and purgatory joyful?

Answer 36

Because **they experienced love of God** and are assured of their **salvation in Christ**

Question 37

Why are souls still suffering in purgatory?

Answer 37

Because they are being purified of their sins, and they belong to be closer to God, but this suffering is nothing like the suffering of the damned

Question 38

Why do we pray for the dead?

Answer 38

Because if they are in purgatory, our prayers can help their purification process

Question 39

Is purgatory in the Bible?

Answer 39

The word is not, but the concept is (just like “Trinity”).

Question 40

What are two examples from the Bible that show the concept of purgatory?

Answer 40

2 Maccabees 12:38-45 - Jews prayed that the dead would be delivered from sin. Luke 12:42-48 - how much would you like to be beaten?

Question 41

What is apocalyptic literature?

Answer 41

It uses symbolic imagery to describe the end times to give hope to those undergoing trials.

Question 42

Do unbaptized babies go into limbo?

Answer 42

Look it up

Question 43

What are other words for “end of the world”?

Answer 43

General judgement, Final judgement, and last judgement

Question 44

What is the resurrection of the body?

Answer 44

Means our **bodies** will be resurrected and reunited with our **souls**.

Question 45

How will the body be different in the resurrection and why is it appropriate that a body and soul be

Answer 45

Our bodies will be resurrected and reunited with our souls. And just as we used our bodies for good or evil on earth, we will be rewarded or punished in our bodies forever.

Question 46

What is the general judgment?

Answer 46

The final judgment or last judgment, we’re all human deeds, good and evil, will be revealed. The ultimate meaning of all history will be revealed.

Question 47

How does General judgment differ from the particular judgment?

Answer 47

General judgment is where all human deeds are revealed; whereas, particular judgment is our soul is immediately judged by God right after death.

Question 48

Is purgatory in the Bible

Answer 48

No

Question 49

What three passages imply the existence of purgatory?

Answer 49

(In book?)

Question 50

Who goes to heaven?

Answer 50

Those who are free from sin, are baptized, do good works, die with unconfessed, mortal sins, have faith, and seek God with a sincere heart

Question 51

How can a good God condemn people to hell?

Answer 51

God does not condemn people to hell, but invites all to his path of holiness and forgiveness. We choose through actions to say no to God it would not be just for God to force us into God’s presence for all eternity.

Question 52

What is the book of Revelation?

Answer 52

Apocalyptic literature

Question 53

What are two keys to understanding the book of Revelation?

Answer 53

God through Christ will triumph over evil state, faithful during your trials It is not meant as a literal description of the end times but a metaphorical contemplation

Question 54

What does the reality of death reveal about how people should live their lives?

Answer 54

We should not ignore the reality of death, but prepare for a good death.

Question 55

Why does death lend urgency to life?

Answer 55

It helps us to prioritize, meaningful experiences, relationships, and goals, and that our choices and faith in God will lead us to heaven

Question 56

According to the catechism, number 1022, at the end of life each person will be judged according to his or her

Answer 56

Life in Christ - your works and your faith

Question 57

What does it mean to die in a state of grace?

Answer 57

To be free of mortals and live, according to God’s will