Module 3

Question 1

Individual judgement

Answer 1

Individual judgement occurs at the
end of our life here on earth and will be followed either by eternal union
or eternal separation from God.

Question 2

Final judgment

Answer 2

Occurs at the end of the world and will mark the culmination of God’s re-creation of
ourselves and our world

Question 3

What does heaven involve

Answer 3

Vision, union and life with God

Question 4

What is heaven

Answer 4

It is experiencing God fully.
It is being at peace with yourself.
It is receiving everything that God is from Him

Question 5

Heaven is a state of…

Answer 5

being united with God

Question 6

Heaven is a realm of…

Answer 6

divine perfection

Question 7

Heaven is where…

Answer 7

the souls of the righteous go in the afterlife.

Question 8

Where are God and Jesus

Answer 8

Heaven

Question 9

What is Hell

Answer 9

is rejecting everything that God is – Unity, Truth, Goodness, Beauty.
It is being truly alone.
God respects the decision of some people not wanting to be with Him.

Question 10

Why might some people may believe that Christian belief about judgement is too
negative ?

Answer 10

• it’s scary to think that God is watching all the time.
• traditional ideas about hell can be very grim and frightening
• judgement isn’t just about the individual, but about their loved ones too

Question 11

why might some people believe that Christian belief about judgement is not too
negative ?

Answer 11

• it can be comforting to know that Jesus loved everyone, and told his followers that they shouldn’t judge others.
• after death, God is the judge, and because he is all-knowing and all-good they can be reassured that judgement will be fair
• the prospect of heaven after death can be enormously comforting as Christians think of it as a place without pain or sadness or death. Can be good for people that have has an illness or been in pain

Question 12

Why might Christians follow Jesus’ teaching and example by

Answer 12

• they might make a point of forgiving people who do wrong to them
• they might be willing to put their own lives on the line for their faith in Jesus.
• Many Christians have died for their faith.
• they might make a particular effort to reach out to people on the fringes of society, or who are seen as outcasts.

Question 13

Why is the Golden rule good ?

Answer 13

people would be treated better, and happiness

Question 14

What would happen if people followed the teaching of the Good Samaritan

Answer 14

no more rivalry

Question 15

What would the prodigal son lead to ?

Answer 15

greater forgiveness and reconciliation

Question 16

Why do people follow Jesus’ teaching

Answer 16

• As an incarnation of God, his words have tremendous authority, and Christians can be sure they will be right.
• the incarnation also makes him the ultimate role model
• because they believe that following his teachings will make the world a better place
• a Christian is a follower of ‘Christos’, so it has always been an essential part of the Christian faith.

Question 17

Why do some people think you cannot be expected to follow Jesus’ teaching
and example today ?

Answer 17

• It’s not realistic to expect ordinary people to be able to live like the Son of God.
• Humans are limited in what they can do for others — we can’t make a blind man see or walk on water.
• Jesus was meant to be without sin, so not the same for humans
• It’s too hard to be loving and kind to people who are hateful to us — it goes against human nature

Question 18

Why do some people think that you can be expected to follow Jesus’ teaching and
example today ?

Answer 18

• Can’t be like Jesus, so can look after people like caring for the sick

show that it is possible to love your
enemies as Jesus did.

• Many Christians wanting to live like Jesus

Not impossible to live like Jesus

Question 19

Why do some people say that Jesus’ teachings are still relevant in the 21st century ?

Answer 19

• they remain relevant today
• some says we need jesus’ teaching for war etc.
• Jesus told his followers to spread the word so some still do this today
• Jesus’ parables are easy to understand and can be used as a
metaphor for situations we face in the modern world, so the teachings
remain relevant today

Question 20

Why do some people say that Jesus’ teachings are not relevant in the 21st century ?

Answer 20

• It doesn’t come naturally to put others first
• It also goes against human instinct and the widely accepted view that it is ok or
even right to defend yourself
• some people put their lives at risk by being Christians
• This shows that some people do not really value the teachings of Jesus, or they interpret them to suit themselves

Question 21

What does individual prayer involve ?

Answer 21

Prayer

Question 22

What are the main types of prayer

Answer 22

o Asking
o Sorrow
o Thanksgiving
o Praise and Adoration

Question 23

What does community worship involve ?

Answer 23

Sacraments and liturgical seasons

Question 24

What are the five liturgical seasons

Answer 24

▪ Advent
▪ Christmas
▪ Lent
▪ Easter
▪ Ordinary Time

Question 25

What are the sacraments of healing ?

Answer 25

– Reconciliation and the
Anointing of the Sick.

Question 26

What are the sacraments of initiation?

Answer 26

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Question 27

What are the sacraments of ministry ?

Answer 27

– Marriage,
Holy Orders.

Question 28

Why might Christian’s worship ?

Answer 28

• It connects followers with God helps them to understand him better.
• It shows appreciation to God for what he has done for them.
• It acknowledges that God is greater than them and that he is the
creator and sustainer.
• It brings people together with fellow believers so they can connect as
one family and encourage one another in their faith.

Question 29

Why do some Christians think it’s essential to worship with others ?

Answer 29

• Going to church shows you are associating yourself with other Christians
• a sign to others that your faith is real.
• a valuable source of encouragement, eg in the sharing of “The Peace”.
• During formal worship with others there are opportunities to strengthen your faith

Question 30

Why some Christians think it’s not essential to worship others ?

Answer 30

• Worship is about your personal relationship with God
• Many very spiritual Christians have lived solitary lives in meditation and prayer.
• The Kingdom of God happens when people show love to those outside the community of faith.
• The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats suggests the true sign of real faith is love for others who are struggling.