Religious beliefs about death - Christianity - Catholicism Flashcards
What happens to the soul?
immortal - survives death body and goes onto afterlife
What happens to the body?
body and should = reunited at final resurrection
where does the soul go after death?
heaven, hell or purgatory
what was the importance of Jesus dying on the cross?
allowed for everyone to live on after death + destroyed death.
what rituals take place when someone is about to die?
Holy Communion
Prayers
Last Rite
What is the purpose of Holy Communion before death?
taking flesh + blood of Christ - closer to Christ before death.
What is the purpose of prayers before death?
Prepare soul for death
What is the purpose of the Last Rite?
Reassures person that they will meet the Lord and be with him when they die
What are them impact of these beliefs about death for Catholics?
not afraid of death - soul will live on
practice religion e.g. go to Church regularly, go to confession and follow example of Jesus, avoid sin and follow 10 commandments - fear of purgatory hell
quote about the immortality of the soul?
The soul ‘is immortal: it does not perish when it separates from the body at death, and it will be reunited with the body at the final resurrection.’ - Catechism of the Catholic Church (366)
Quote about the importance of Jesus’ death?
Jesus ‘gave himself up to death, and, rising from the dead, he destroyed death and restored life.’
Example of Last Rite - quote?
‘Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.’
Prayer referencing power of God in death - quote?
‘…and by your command we return to dust’
Prayer referencing life after death with the Lord - quotes?
'Lord those who die still live in your presence, their lives change but do not end.' 'May they rejoice in your kingdom, where all tears are wiped away, unite us together again in one family, to sing your praises forever and ever.'
