Roman Catholic- Eschatology Flashcards

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Paschal Candle

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Reflects the light of Christ rising from the grave on Easter

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Easter Vigil

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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

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Michelangelo’s Last Judgement

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Covers the wall of the Sistine Chapel. Symbolises what will happen to us when we are judged by God

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The Last Day

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The end of time, when the earth will be destroyed and all people will face judgement

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Burial

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Catholics believe when you are buried you’re judgement will happen with your whole body and soul

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Cremation

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The burning of the bodily remains of a person

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Tombstones and Monuments

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Tombstone indicates the location of the earthly remains of a person who has died

Monuments are usually used to remember a important person. Doesn’t have to be near remains eg park bench

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Remembrance Garden

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An area designed for the remains of the deceased, where mourners can come and reflect in quiet

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Eschatology

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The study of what will take place at the end of time

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Cosmic Disasters

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Frightening events in the universe that will indicate the end of time

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Four last things

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Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell

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Judgement

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The belief that God judges a person based on their actions, and either rewards or punishes

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Heaven

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The state of eternal happiness in the presence of God

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Hell

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The State of total separation from God

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Purgatory

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A state of cleansing to remove the effect of sim, to help a person accept the full presence of God

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Particular Judgement

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The time when a person is judged by God after they die, and has to accept the responsibility for their actions when alive

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Final Judgement

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Sometimes called the Last Judgement, when Christ comes at the end of time and the whole of creation is judged

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Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

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The Rich man had everything he wanted in life put ignored the poor Lazarus. This destroyed his lack of empathy for others resulting him going to hell and Lazarus to heaven

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Cosmic Reconciliation

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The time where all things in creation will be brought together in harmony

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Julian of Norwich

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. Was a medieval writer and after surviving near death devotes her life to God and one day questioned to Jesus why sin and hell existed
. Jesus responds that hell is only for those who completely reject God as he doesn’t want anyone to be lost

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Three Parts of the Church

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Church Militant- The people on earth who are struggling against the temptations of sin and evil
Church Suffering- The souls of the faithful who are in purgatory
Church Glorious- The faithful who are enjoying the happiness of heaven

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Church Teaching of the end of time

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  • That it is no specific date so you should always be prepared
  • Jesus will come to judge humanity as a whole
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Last Rites

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A last confession or ritual in the presence of Priest before you die.

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Anointing of the Sick

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One of the seven sacraments that gives healing, strength and forgiveness

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Commendation of the Dying

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The prayers that are said when a person is at the point of death

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Funerals

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A ceremony to mourn the dead person

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Requiem

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The mass for the dead

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Committal

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Sprinkling of holy water over a coffin as a way of asking for that person’s life to be forgiven

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Sanctity of Life

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All life is holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused

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Care of the Dying

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Catholics believe the all life should be respected while livings and dying should get all support needed.

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Euthanasia

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Killing someone painlessly and with compassion, to end their suffering