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 body ceases completely to function.

Question 3

Eternal Life

Answer 3

Life in heaven after death.

The phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends which leads to this life in heaven

Question 4

Soul

Answer 4

The part of a human being which lives on after death of the body.
Also a name for human beings mind

Question 5

Heaven

Answer 5

People who have accepted God’s forgiveness in this life, will live forever with God when they die.
This meeting with God is what we call heaven

Question 6

Hell

Answer 6

People who have chosen to reject God’s message have chosen to live away from God forever.
This lack of God for all time is what we call hell.

Question 7

Judgement

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Ressurection

Answer 8

The raising of the body to life again after death.

Christians believe that Jesus ressurected and that all people will experience it at the end of time.