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 Jesus’ 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 ‘After the sun has set, the priest lights a fire ‘ 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, ‘may the light of christ rising in glory / dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds ‘ .
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 Michelangelo’s The last judgement painting ?
- The saints that are next to Jesus are shown as having perfect bodies which reflects that people’s 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 ‘ R.I.P’
. Catholic tombstones are often shaped like a cross
. Some catholic tombstones have an angel carved on them
The feature ‘R.I.P ‘ means what ?
Rest in peace
When a tombstone is shaped like a cross , what does this mean ?
Indicates the person believed in Jesus
When catholic tombstones have an angle carved on them , what does this mean ?
Reflects the belief that all people have their own guardian angel who takes care of them during life
What is a monument ?
A structure that is built to remember an important person or event
In the past, somw wealthy Christians were buried in highly decorated coffins with the Chi-rho symbol on them . What does it mean ?
Shows the person believed in Jesus and a reminder that Jesus died so everyone could experience heaven
In the Middle Ages, monuments were often decorated with skeletons and other symbols of decay . What does it mean ?
Reflects the belief that no matter how important or wealthy a person is, they face death and God’s judgement just like everyone else
What is a remembrance garden ?
An outside area where the ashes of people who have been cremated can be kept .
What are two features of a remembrance garden ?
Designed to by areas of peace and beauty
Remembrance gardens are quiet,reflective spaces .
What is Eschatology ?
The study of what will happen at the end of time
The Bible suggests the the end of time will be signalled by …
Cosmic disasters
What is a cosmic disaster ?
Frightening , large scale events such as the sun darkening or the stars falling from heaven
What happens after the cosmic disasters ?
- The son of man will come to judge the whole of creation
- The end of the current world order will lead to the creation of a new one
- The reign of God will be established
What did the early christians believe about resurrection and the end of time ?
Believed that Jesus’ resurrection meant the end of the world would happen shortly
. All people would be resurrected and taken up into the presence of God
What do christians believe now about resurrection and the end of time ?
Christians realised they have to live life of the resurrection while they are still alive on earth
. This means following Jesus’ teachings and resisting to sin
. This prepares for judgement at the end of time
What are the four last things people face at the end of their life ?
Death, judgement, heaven and hell
By believing in the four last things encourages christians to ?
Live a good life
For christians , what is death ?
A transition into a new phase of life
At the end of time , if christians are judged unfavourably , what will happen ?
They will enter hell
What is purgatory ?
A process of cleansing , which removes the effects of sin, to help a person accept the full presence of God .
When do Catholics believe purgatory will happen ?
After judgement
When does judgement happen for catholics ?
Once immediately after death and once at the end of time
How can the process of purgatory be quickened ?
With the help of prayers
What are the two types of judgement ?
Particular and final judgment
When does particular judgement happen ?
After a person dies
When does final judgement happen ?
At the end of time
True or false . Many christians do not believe in purgatory ?
True
What does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus tell us of ?
What happens to a rich man and a poor man in the afterlife
What is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus about ?
The parable tells the story of a rich man who had everything he wanted in life . But he never gave any food or help to the poor, homeless man called Lazarus who lay at the gates of the house . When both men died, the rich man went to hell and Lazarus went to heaven . In hell, the rich man calls out to Abraham who is in heaven.
What six things does the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus teach ?
- Showing love and kindness to others will lead to people in heaven .
- Wealth can make it easier to forget the needs of others .
- Hell is a place of torment where people are cut off from any relationship with God
- People in hell are conscious of those in heaven
- It is not possible to move between heaven and hell
- Having faith in God, and following Jesus’ teachings will lead people to heaven
What is cosmic reconciliation ?
Refers to the idea that , at the end of time , the whole of creation will be reconciled with God
