Michelangelo's The Last Judgement

Question 1

In the original painting everyone except from Mary and Jesus are naked

Answer 1

This shows that in the Last Judgement all people are equal before God

Question 2

Near to Jesus are some saints who are holding tools that were used to torture and kill them.Depite their torture, the saints are shown to have perfect bodies

Answer 2

Reflects the Catholic belief that people’s bodies will be resurrected ( as well as their souls ) and made perfect

Question 3

People are rising from their graves

Answer 3

Showing that all people will be raised up for judgement on the last day

Question 4

Here people are shown moving towards hell , with a sense of despair

Answer 4

Hell is shown as a place of darkness.Reflects the idea that the light of Christ can’t reach people who rejected God

Question 5

The wounds feom Jesus’ crucifixion are still visible showing

Answer 5

That Jesus came to glory through obedience and suffering

Question 6

One of the angles is holding a small book filled with names with those raised to heaven, while another is holding a much larger book filled with those who are destined to go to hell

Answer 6

Reflects Jesus’ teaching that no one should be complacent and assume they will be raised up to heaven

Question 7

The Last Judgement by Michelangelo depicts this event which is known as the

Answer 7

Final Judgement

Question 8

Catholics believe at the end of time, wveryone will be resurrected and judged by Christ .

Answer 8

Thisnjudgement confirms whether the rest of eternity in heaven or hell

Question 9

Due to the sanctity of Life the Church teaches that

Answer 9

All human life is holy and sacred.All Life shouls be therefore respected and valued.Life does not become any less valuable when a person becomes ill or elderly

Question 10

All life belongs to God.If anyone intentionally dmabes or destroys a human

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Life then they are rejecting God’s gift

Question 11

People have a duty to give the ill and elderly all the care and support they need to maintain

Answer 11

Their dignity until they die.

Question 12

Euthanasia desceibes a situationn where

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Soemone intentionally helps another person to die in order to ens suffering

Question 13

Why is the Church against euthanasia

Answer 13

Considered to be murder and morally unacceptable.
Suffering can be seen as a way to share in suffering of Jesus on the cross.
Suffering is a part of being human but may be reduced with medication.
Lowers the value and dignity of life - all life should be valued and respected , even if a person is ill and suffering