life after death Flashcards
definition of death
end of physical life when the body ceases completely to function
eternal life
refers to living life in heaven with god after death as a result of living how god intended
heaven
Eternal existence in gods presence in the next life as a result of accepting gods grace and forgiveness
hell
living eternally outside of gods present, as a result of exercising, their own free will, and ultimately rejecting gods grace and forgiveness
judgement
The belief that individuals will be held to account by God for things they do or fail to do during their lives
Magisterium
The teaching authority of the church exercised by bishops, in communion with the Pope, it is gives grace by the Holy Spirit to faithfully interpretation, the Scriptures and tradition
resurrection
The raising of the body to life after death
Soul
The eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after death of the body also the name of the humans rational nature
what do catholics believe about death
it is a natural part of human existence and is a new stage of life
they believe Jesus defeated death through his resurrection so death is no longer the end but the transition from physical to eternal life the belive it is not something to be afraid of as its not the end
sources of authority for death and eternal life
st paul said “flesh and blood cannot inheret the kingdom of god..we will not all sleep: but we will change”
“those who believe in me will live even though they die” (jogh 11:25)
what do catholics belive about dying well?
it’s important to maintain a persona dignity until physical life is over. Dying well includes:
-dealing with financial matter sor his is not a burden for the family
-spending time with loved ones
-preparing for spiritual death through the sacrament of the sick amd read the bible with family and pray
-ensure the person remains pain-free and with dignity through pain killers and hospice
catholic belief on assisted suicide
against it as they belive everything should be done to maintain a person’s dignity and quality of life until a natural death occurs as god gave life so only he should take it away they belive in the sanctity of life
sources of authority for euthanasia
“euthanasia is a grVe violation of the law of god” John Paul 2
source of authority for heaven,purgatory
heaven- “those who die in gods grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live for ever with christ” catechism
purgatory- “those who die in gods grace and freindship but imperfectly purified are..assured..eternal salvation;but agter death undergo purification”
