Re Eschatology Flashcards
What is the paschal candle ?
A large candle that has an important role in a number of church services, particularly the easter virgil
What does the paschal represent ?
The candle represents the risen christ
What is a paschal candle used for ?
To help celebrate and sharw in Jesusβ resurrection
What is the Easter Vigil ceremony ?
This is a service that takes place the night before Easter Sunday, during which the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated
What is the first thing that happens a the Easter Vigil ?
After Sun has set, the
Priest lights a fire
In the easter vigil , what does the event βAfter the sun has set, the priest lights a fire β represent ?
The light of christ rising from the tomb, destroying the power of sin and death through his resurrection
What is the second thing that happens at the Easter Vigil ?
The priest traces the design of the alpha and Omega symbols with his hand, while saying a prayer to worship christ .
When the priest traces the design of the alpha and Omega symbols in the easter vigil , what does this represent ?
The alpha and Omega symbols always appear on the Paschal candle . They show that Christ is eternal .
What is the third event in the easter vigil ?
The priest inserts five little holders, each containing a grain of incense into the candle
When the Priest inserts five little holders containing incense into a candle, what does this represent ?
The five wounds that Christ received during his crucifixion
What is the fourth event in the Easter Vigil ?
The priest lights the paschal candle from the fire, saying, βmay the light of christ rising in glory / dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds β .
When the priest lights the paschal candle , what does this represent ?
The light of christ coming into the world, to overcome the darkness of sin and death
What is the last event of the Easter Vigil ?
The priest processes with the candle up to the altar. Light from the paschal candle is used to light the candles held by everyone else in the church
What does the last event of the Easter vigil represent ?
Shows that all believers are able to sharw in the risen glory of christ
Where is the paschal candle also lit ?
Baptisms and funerals
What do Catholics believe will happen at the end of time ?
Everyone will be resurrected and judged by christ . This judgement will confirm whether a person spends the rest of eternity in heaven or hell
Who painted the last judgement ?
Michelangelo
What does the painting last judgement depict ?
The last judgement at the end of time when all christians are judged
What are four things we can say about Michelangeloβs The last judgement painting ?
- The saints that are next to Jesus are shown as having perfect bodies which reflects that peopleβs bodies will be resurrected and made perfect .
- In the original painting everyone except for Jesus and Mary was naked . This shows that all people are equal
- People are rising from their graves to show that all people will be raised up for judgement
- Hell is seen as a place of darkness , light of God can!t reach them
What are memorials ?
Structures or areas that are built to honour and show respect to the dead
What is a tombstone ?
A large carved stone that is placed over a persons grave.
Give three features of a tombstone .
. Often described with letters β R.I.Pβ
. Catholic tombstones are often shaped like a cross
. Some catholic tombstones have an angel carved on them
The feature βR.I.P β means what ?
Rest in peace
When a tombstone is shaped like a cross , what does this mean ?
Indicates the person believed in Jesus