Eschatology Flashcards
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Significance of the Paschal candle
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- when lit, shows Jesus is the light of the world
- 5 dots represents wounds
- lit at baptism + funeral
- year reminds us of God’s presence
- Alpha + Omega, Christ ever presence
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Michelangelo’s Final Judgement (Sistine Chapel)
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- based on parable of the sheep and the goats
- people on left dragged down to hell, on the right people being helped out of their graves
- everybody naked = equality
3
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Memorials for the dead
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- headstones on graves
- memorial gardens
- plaques after cremation
- tombs for influential people
4
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Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
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- confession to feel calmer
- priests anoint with oil for strength
- spiritual healing, so they can be closer with God
- receive holy communion
5
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What happens at funerals? (+bible quote)
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- priests comforts through bible passages: Lord is my Shepherd (care by God) ; “Fathers house has many rooms”
- eulogy, speech by family member
- “eternal rest grant to them” prater
- reception, celebration of life
6
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Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus significance
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- Heaven: reward for helping, close to God
- Hell: punishment for not helping, removed from God, no escape
- Jesus as saviour: believers saved and will go to Heaven
7
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St Paul and Resurrection
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- he wrote at time when they though Jesus would return soon, important to establish Kingdom of God
- body would change to be resurrected
- some believe it is spiritual resurrection
8
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Cosmic Reconciliation (+Bible quote)
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- everybody will turn back to God
- Adam/Eve -> Sin (Jesus’ redemption) -> End of Time (will turn back)
- “all will be well”
9
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Julian of Norwich significance
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- vision of hell being empty
- God is so forgiving he gives us a chance to redeem ourselves
10
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Care of the Dying (why?)
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sanctity of life
- human life holy/sacred
- all life should be respected
- belongs to God
- duty to care
11
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Euthanasia problems (+but)
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- considered murder
- only God can take life
- all life valued
- suffering is shared with Jesus’ suffering
- but… person’s life close to death should not be prolonged
12
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The last 4 things
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- death: not to fear as new life, soul
- judgement: God judges on our actions, Jesus died for our sins and God is merciful
- heaven: eternal happiness, presence of God’s love
- hell: judged unfaithfully, eternal punishment removed from God
13
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Purgatory
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- after death souls are cleansed
- we should pray for people in purgatory as it can speed up process to heaven
14
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2 types of judgment
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- particular: short term judgement of souls in purgatory
- final: end of time to heaven or hell
15
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Care hospices provide (+but…)
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- companionship with patients
- financial support
- when life is limited should not be stopped (against Euthanasia)
- people feel valued
- comfort
- but… not a cure for illness
