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Paschal Candle
Relating to easter, the paschal candle is the easter candle (reflects the light of christ
Easter Vigil
The service that takes place in the hours of darkness, between holy Saturday and easter sunday, during which the resurrection of Jesus is proclaimed and celebrated and the first mass of easter is held
Michelangelo’s Last Judgement
A painting, which reflects the time when all people will have to account for their actions and will be rewarded or condemned by God
The Last Day
The end of time, when the earth will be destroyed and all people will face judgment
Burial
the action or practice of burying a dead body
Cremation
The burning of the body remains of a person
Tombstones & Monuments
A tombstone is a large carved stone that is placed over a burial site. A monument something that is built to remember specific person or event
Remembrance Garden
An are designed for the remains of the deceased, where mourners can come and reflect in quiet
Eschatology
The study of what will take place at the end of time
Cosmic Disasters
Frightening events in the universe that will indicate the end of time
Four Last Things
Death. Judgement. Heaven. Hell.
Judgement
The belief that God Judges a person based on their action, and either rewards them or punishes them as a result
Heaven
The state of eternal happiness, in the presence of God
Hell
The state of total separation from God
Purgatory
A state of cleansing to remove the effects of sin, to help a person accept the full presence of God
Particular Judgement
The time when a person is judged by God after they die, and has to accept the responsibility for their actions when alive
Final Judgement
Sometimes called the last judgement, when christ comes at the end of time and the whole of creation is judged
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
One passage that unites images of both heaven and hell.
The rich man had everything in life, yet he still ignored the poor man who had nothing, sitting outside his house.
Cosmic Reconciliation
The time when all things in creation will be brought together in harmony
Julian of Norwich
Was a medieval writer. She had a severe illness and was given her last rites. After this she had a series of revelations and began to get better
Three Parts of the Church
The church militant which the people on earth who have struggled against sin and temptation. The church suffering which is the souls of the faithful who are in purgatory. The church Glorious which are the faithful who are enjoying the happiness of heaven
Church’s teaching about end of time
The church believes that Jesus will come again at the end of time to judge the living and the dead
Last Rites
Are the prayers and blessing that take place when a person is approaching death. Include anointing of the sick, confession, communion and commendation of the dying
Anointing the sick
When a seriously ill person is nearing death, this sacrament is given. ‘The prayer of faith will save the sick’
