Roman Catholic- Eschatology Flashcards
Paschal Candle
Reflects the light of Christ rising from the grave on Easter
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
Covers the wall of the Sistine Chapel. Symbolises what will happen to us when we are judged by God
The Last Day
The end of time, when the earth will be destroyed and all people will face judgement
Burial
Catholics believe when you are buried you’re judgement will happen with your whole body and soul
Cremation
The burning of the bodily remains of a person
Tombstones and Monuments
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
Remembrance Garden
An area 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 and Hell
Judgement
The belief that God judges a person based on their actions, and either rewards or punishes
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 effect of sim, 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
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
Cosmic Reconciliation
The time where all things in creation will be brought together in harmony
Julian of Norwich
. 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
Three Parts of the Church
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
Church Teaching of the end of time
- That it is no specific date so you should always be prepared
- Jesus will come to judge humanity as a whole
Last Rites
A last confession or ritual in the presence of Priest before you die.
Anointing of the Sick
One of the seven sacraments that gives healing, strength and forgiveness
