eschatology Flashcards
paschal candle easter vigil
priest lights fire- light of christ rising
traces alpha and omega- eternal christ
inserts 5 holders of incest- 5 wounds christ received during crucifixion
processes to altar with candle, lights all congregation candle- all believers sharing in light/ glory of risen christ
light of christ quote
may the light of christ rising in glory/ dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds
baptism quote
this child of yours has been enlightened by christ
baptism paschal candle
given candle lit from paschal candle
- shows person filled with light of christ
funeral PC
lit to show deceased person has joined christ in the resurrected life
give family hope that person is with christ
Last judgement michelangelo
everyone except M + J naked
- everyone equal before god
saints near jesus holding tools used to kill them
- unharmed bodies, everyone is made perfect in resurrection
christ is central
- importance, judge of all, wounds from crucifixion, glory through obedience
christ right hand raised- those on right side will be raised up to heaven
memorials for dead
tombstones- RIP- expresses hope for peace
- cross shaped- indicating belief/ hope in resurrection
-angel- guardian angel presenting for judgement
monuments- wealthy christians buried in decorated coffins
- belief in jesus, he died for our eternal life in heaven
remembrance gardens- peaceful area for mourners to pray, reflect peace of heaven
end of time
end in cosmic disasters ( sun darken, sky fall)
then: jesus judge whole creation
end of current world order ends, leads to KoG fully established
belief based on J resurrection
life continues after death in god’s presence
st pauls letter on resurrection
compares relat between earthly and resurrected body with seed and plant that grows from it
- same but different
1 corinth
’ it is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body’
1 corinth pt 2
if there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body
death (4LT)
transition to new phase of life
eternal life with no bodily limitations
soul lives on
judgement
considers life’s actions
jesus died to save us so god’s judgement believed to be merciful
have to accept responsibility for our actions
heaven 4LT
will enter if judged favourably
state of eternal happiness in god’s presence
need to accept god to enter heaven (free will)
hell 4LT
judged unfav
eternal separation from god
people send themselves from choosing to turn away from/ not follow/ obey god
people are aware of what they’ve thrown away
live in a state of anger at themselves
purgatory
cleansing process, effects of sin removed
will eventually go to heaven
make up for sin/ wrongdoing
prayers from mourners speed up process
particular judgement
immediately after death
personal, individual basis - all actions during lifetime considered
results in heaven/ hell/ purg
final judgement
end of time
christ come in glory to judge all creation
reign of god established / everything perfected
people judged favourably will eternally be in god’s presence in his perfect creation
other beliefs on purg/ judgement
many don’t believe in purg
some people believe no partic judgement
- all people wait until second coming for judgement
cosmic reconciliation
sin broke relat between god and humans
jesus’ death restored relat
god created universe in harmony
- sin broke harmony, creation unbalanced
- jesus destroyed power of sin and death, disrupted creation, resurrection restored harmony
- cosmos reconciled with god at end of time
care for the dying
all life created by god- sacred
all life respected and valued
only god has power to give/ take life
reasons against euthanasia
murder/ morally unacceptable
suffering allows one to share in suffering of christ on cross
- strengthens relat and makes us more grateful, part of being human (may be lessened with medication)
lowers dignity of god and value of life
- should be respected even in suffering
preparing for end of time
christ come in glory as judge and saviour
no one predestined to go to heaven or hell/ we choose through our actions during lifetime
should constantly prepare for end of time- by following jesus’ teachings
keep faith in god and do good
do not commit mortal sins
