Life and Death Key Words Flashcards
Death
The end of physical life. Catholics see death as a change rather than an ending
Eternal life
Spiritual existence in heaven after the death of the body
Heaven
Eternal existence in God’s presence
Hell
The lack of God for all eternity
Judgment
Judging someone on their actions. Catholics believe God will judge people on how they have lived their lives
Magisterium
The teaching authority of the Roman Catholic church that comes from the pope and bishops
Resurrection
The raising of the body to life following death. Catholics believe Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
Soul
The spiritual part of a human that can never die. The part created by God that lives on after the death of the physical body.