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What is another name for the Easter candle

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the Paschal Candle

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Describe the main features of the Paschal candle

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large candle
- cross in the middle
- five incense grains representing wounds of jesus
- Alpha and Omega - beginning and end
- year in each ‘quadrant’ of the cross

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What does the Paschal candle symbolise

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wax burning, bees work to produce the wax = sacrifice
- light produced = destroying darkness, resurrection
- alpha and omega - Jesus is at the beginning and end

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For what occasions is the Paschal candle used

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  • funerals
  • Easter Vigil
  • baptisms
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Who painted ‘the Last Judgement’

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Michelangelo

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What 5 things are depicted in ‘The Last Judgement’

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Christ central as judge
- saints with the instruments of their death
- all naked except Jesus and Mary
- people resurrecting (coming from their graves)
- others going to hell
- seven angels blowing trumpets

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What happens at the Easter Vigil

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  • congregation starts outside by bonfire
  • priest lights a fire, then blesses and lights the Paschal candle
  • priest says prayers whilst adding incense grains
  • congregation head into the Church
  • candles are lit from the Paschal candle and given to the whole congregation
  • procession happens
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What is eschatology

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the study of the last things

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What are three common memorials for the dead

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tombstone, monument, remembrance gardens

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What is the most common reason for people choosing to perform cremation instead of burial

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there is not enough land for burial

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What is a remembrance garden

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an area designed for the remains of the deceased, where mourners can come and reflect in quiet

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What does RIP stand for

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Rest in Peace
Requiescat in Pace

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What are two famous examples of monuments

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Taj Mahal and Pyramids of Giza

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What are cosmic disasters

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frightening events in the universe that will indicate the end of time

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Name three things that will happen at the eschaton

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  • Son of Man will come to judge
  • the end of the world as we know it
  • God will reign
  • The righteous will be resurrected
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What was Jesus’ resurrected body like

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It was glorified

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What is the eschaton

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the end of the world as we know it

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Did people immediately recognise Jesus in the Gospel accounts of the Resurrection

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No

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What are the four last things

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Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell

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What is death to Christians

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a transition to a new phase of eternal life

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What is judgement

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the belief that God judges a person based on their actions, and either rewards or punishes them as a result

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What is heaven

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the state of eternal happiness in the presence of God

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What is hell

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the state of total separation from God

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What is purgatory

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a state of cleansing to remove the effects of sin, to help a person accept the full presence of God

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Why is purgatory a state of pain and hope
pain because of the cleansing of sins hope because you are on the way to heaven
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What is particular judgement - What is final judgement - which is one of the 4 Last Things
When a person is judged by God after death, and has to accept the responsibility of their actions when alive - Last Judgement, when Christ comes at the end of time and all of Creation is judged - Final Judgement
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When do people go to purgatory
if they have been judged righteous after Particular Judgement
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What do different Christians believe about Purgatory
- some believe there is no purgatory and instead they will go to heaven or hell at the moment of death - some believe all people will wait for the Second Coming of Christ and will go judgement then, going to heaven or hell (no purgatory)
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What is a parable
a story with a religious message; particularly used for the stories told by Jesus
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how are heaven and hell described through Jesus' teachings
places of happiness and torment
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What does the Parable of the rich man and Lazarus show
- Lazarus is a poor man who sat at the gates of the rich man's house - the poor man goes to Abraham and the angels when he dies, the rich man goes to hell - he is suffering a lot - he pleas to be forgiven, but he is not - he asks to alert his brothers, but Abraham says they have all they need in the scriptures
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What is the message of the Parable of the rich man and Lazarus
an awareness of the value and the needs of others results in a closeness to God in the afterlife
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What is cosmic reconciliation
the time when all things in creation will be brought together in harmony
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Where in the bible is the story of Adam and Eve - what does this story show about man
Genesis 3 - humans have a tendency to sin
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What does Julian of Norwich say is a necessary consequence of freewill
sin
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What is meant by 'The Fall'
The breaking of the relationship between God and man (Adam and Eve)
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What are the three parts of the Church - how are they dependent on each other
Church militant - those on Earth Church suffering - souls of the faithful in purgatory Church glorious - faithful enjoying the happiness of heaven - people on Earth pray to God with the assistance of those in heaven - people on Earth pray for those in purgatory - those in purgatory depend on those who are living and pray for the needs of the living
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Is anyone predestined to go to heaven or hell
no - predestination means we can do nothing to help ourselves
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What are the teachings of the Second Vatican Council about the end of time
- Christ has promised he will come in glory as judge and saviour. People are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live by the standards and values that Christ did - The Church on Earth is full of sinners and not in its perfect form
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What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church
a book that summarises the teachings of the Church
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What are the two types of sin
mortal, venial
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What is mortal sin - What are 6 examples
sins that destroy our relationship with God - not attending Church on Sunday, murder, stealing, lying, abortion, masturbation
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How can you make up a mortal sin
going to confession
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WHat three things constitute the 'Last Rites'
confession, anointing of the sick, final communion
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How do the last rites help a dying person
gives hope, strength, courage, forgiveness
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Which sacrament is part of the 'Last Rites'
anointing of the sick
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WHat are the stages of the anointing of the sick
- sprinkles room with water to remind of baptism - sick person may confess their sins - reading from Bible - short litany - priest lays hands on head of sick person, calling down the HS - small amount of oil of the sick is blessed - forehead and hands are anointed - our father is said - Holy Communion is given
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What is the commendation of the dying
prayers that are said when a person is at the point of death
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What is Viaticum
Final Communion before death. Means 'with you on the way'
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WHat are the three steps of the reception of a body at a funeral
- the body is taken to church - at the doors, the coffin is sprinkled with holy water - the coffin is placed by the paschal candle
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What is the name for a funeral mass
requiem mass
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What colour will the priest wear in a requiem mass
purple or white vestements
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What is a crematorium
a building where the dead are cremated
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What are the 5 steps to the committal at a funeral
- a prayer is said asking for forgiveness of sins - coffin is sprinkled with holy water - priest waves smoke from burning incense over the coffin - as the coffin is blessed, the congregation sing "May the angels lead you to paradise and with poor man Lazarus of old may you enjoy eternal life"
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What does the rising of smoke symbolise at a funeral
prayers being offered to God on behalf of the deceased
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What 3 steps happen at the grave or crematorium
- 'Our Father' is said - grave or coffin sprinkled with holy water - prayers reflect hope that deceased will quickly gain eternal happiness of heaven
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What is a catholic funeral NOT for
celebration of life
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What are three reasons for a Catholic funeral
bury the body respectfully, pray for the dead, teach the Church beliefs about the afterlife, comfort the bereaved
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What is the sanctity of life
the idea that all life is holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused
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What is euthanasia
killing someone painlessly and with compassion to end suffering
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What does the Catholic Church believe about ending life
it should not be taken away, yet it should not be prolonged unnaturally
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What are three things Catholics should do instead of Euthanasia
pray / palliative care / hospices / pain-relief medication
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what is palliative care
care for those nearing the end of their lives
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What are hospices
places for elderly to stay

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