Life and Death Key Concepts

Question 1

Magisterium

Answer 1

The teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the bishops in communion with the Pope.
The Magisterium is given grace by the Holy Spirit to faithfully interpret the Scriptures and tradition.

Question 2

Death

Answer 2

The end of physical life.
When the physical body ceases completely to function.

Question 3

Eternal LIfe

Answer 3

The term used to refer to life in heaven after death.
Also, the phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends which leads to this life in heaven

Question 4

Heaven

Answer 4

Those who have accepted God’s grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God’s presence in the next life.
This face to face encounter with God is what we call “heaven”.

Question 5

Hell

Answer 5

Those who through misuse of their free will, reject God’s grace and forgiveness, and have chosen to live eternally outside of God’s presence.
This total lack of God for all eternity is what we call “hell”.

Question 6

Judgement

Answer 6

At the end of our life, we will be faced with an ultimate choice to choose God or reject God.
The decision we take leads to judgement and decides whether we ‘go’ to heaven or hell.

Question 7

Resurrection

Answer 7

The raising of the body to life again after death.
Christians believe that Jesus has already experienced resurrection and that all people will experience it at the end of time.

Question 8

Soul

Answer 8

The eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after the death of the body.
Also a name for a human being’s rational nature – their mind.