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1
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What is eschatology

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The Christian study of what happens at the end of time

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What does the last judgement by Michelangelo tell us about the afterlife

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1) christ is the central figure-showing he is the judge all
2) Christ right hand is raised - reflecting the parable of the sheep and goat in which Jesus promised that good will be on his right and the wicked on his left
3) Mary has a look of calm trust-showing she is the perfect disciple
4) Did Jesus our seats - holding the tools used to torture/kill them. This shows that those who stick to their Faith, no matter what, will be saved
5) people are rising up from their graves-showing that all will be raised up for judgement on the last day
6) The angels hold two books-small and large-the larger one has the names of people going to hell-this shows that no one should assume they are going to heaven

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What does the Bible say about the end of time

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Will be signalled by cosmic disasters-fighting, large - scale events such as the Sun darkening all the doors falling out the heaven

After this-

The son of man will come to judge the whole of creation

The end of the recent world order will lead to the creation of a new one

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Where do we get most of the information about the resurrection and life after death from

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Most beliefs come from Jesus resurrection. Which teaches us that life continues after death with God

5
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How has views of when the end of time will happen changed

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The early Christians believed the end of time would happen very soon

All people would then be resurrected and taken up into the presence of God

As time passed the world didn’t end, views changed

Catholics realised that they have to live in the life of the resurrection whilst they are still alive on Earth

By follow Jesus’s teaching preparing them for judgement after death

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What is bodily resurrection

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Catholics teach that Jesus will physically raise them from death

Jesus will give back the bodies as before death but they will never die

The righteous. Free from suffering and pain like Jesus was

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What does Saint Pauls letters say about resurrection

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“It is sawn as the physical body, it is raised as a spiritual body”

Saint Paul said that the physical body and the resident body are the same thing but also different

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What is the paschal candle

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The Paschal candle is an important feature of the Easter vigil ceremony. This is a service that takes place the night before Easter Sunday

It represents the risen Christ - light of the world

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What does the Paschal candle have to do with the vigil mass

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The priest light a fire - the light of Christ rising from the tomb

The Paschal candle is lit from the fire - the light of Christ overcoming Sin and death

The priest insert five grains of in the sense into the candle - represents five wounds of Christ

Priests traces the alpha and the Omega -shows Christ is eternal

The light from the Paschal candle light the candles that the people are holding-all can share in overcoming Sin and death

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What are the other times that the Paschal candle is lit

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Baptism - shows the person is filled with the light of Christ

Funeral - shows the deceased has joined Christ in the resurrection

11
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What catholic teaching does affect what memorials are used for the dead

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Catholics believe in the direction of the body that the whole person - body and soul will be judged

Since the body is the”Temple of the holy spirit “ it should be treated with respect even after death

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What are the three memorials used for the dead

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Tombstones

Monuments

Remembrance gardens

13
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What are the features of a tombstone

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Catholic tombstones are often shaped like a cross - indicates the person believed in Jesus, the hope they will be resurrected with Jesus

Some catholic tombstones have an angel carved on them-the belief that all people have their own angel guardian who takes care of them during their life, the angel will present them to God to be judged and ask for a merciful judgement

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What are the features of the monument

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In the past, some wealthy Christian were buried in a Sarcophagi with the Chi-rho symbol on them-shows the person believe in Jesus, reminder of the belief that Jesus died so everyone could experience life in heaven

In the Middle Ages, monuments were often decorated with skeletons and other symbols of decay-reflects the belief that no matter how important ,wealthy a person is they faced death and judgement just like everyone else

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What are the features of a remembrance Garden

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Designed to be areas of peace and beauty-helps mourners to reflect on the peace and beauty of heaven, where the person died is now hopefully present

Are quiet, reflective spaces-helps people to mourn their loved ones in peace in a place where they feel close to them, as this is where their bodily remains are at rest

16
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That are the 4 last things

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Death

Judgement

Heaven

Hell

17
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Why is death part of the 4 last thing

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For Christians, death is a transition to a new phase of life

While the body dies, the soul continues to live on

At the end of time, at the final judgement, the body and soul will be renewed in a perfect form

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Why is judgement part of the 4 last thing

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Catholics believe that after they die they will be judged by God

This is the moment of truth when people have to except responsibility for all of their actions

Because Jesus died so all people could be saved, Christians believe Gods judgement will be merciful

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Why is heaven part of the 4 last thing

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If people are judged favourably, they will enter heaven

Heaven is the state of eternal happiness in the presence of God

In heaven, Gods love remove all cares and worries

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Why is hell part of the 4 last thing

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If people are judged Unfavourably, they will enter hell

Hell is the state of eternal separation from God

Christians believe God doesn’t send people to hell, people send themselves by not accepting God

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What does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus teach us

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Wealth can make it easier to forget the needs of others - The rich man doesn’t use his wealth to help others, so went to hell

People in hell are conscious and aware of those in heaven -in hell, the rich man is aware that Abraham and Lazarus are in heaven,this shows that people in hell are aware of the happiness of those in heaven, This increases the suffering

Having faith in God and following Jesus teachings, will lead people to heaven- The rich man asked Abraham to send someone from the dead to warn his brother and heaven and hell are real and they need to change their ways in order to enter heaven. Everything people need to know to get into heaven is in the Scriptures

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What are catholic teachings about Purgatory

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People want to make up for their sins

Therefore they must enter Purgatory

Purgatory is a cleansing process (not a place)

The effects of sin or removed… There is some pain

Heaven is guaranteed-it can be quick and with the help of price

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What do other Christians believe about purgatory

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Many Christians do not believe in Purgabtory. They believe that after judgement people will either totally except god and go to heaven or totally reject God and go to hell

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What is particular judgement

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Immediately after death, based on their actions. Results in heaven, hell or purgatory

25
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What is final judgement

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At the end of time when Christ comes again. The kingdom of God will be established

26
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What is cosmic reconciliation

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The belief that at the end of time the whole of creation will be reconciled

Creation will be restarted - made perfect

Sin broke the harmony of creation

Jesus’s death and resurrection help restore Harmony

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What does Saint Julian of Norwich say

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A mediaeval writer who received visions from Jesus

She asked Jesus why there is sin and Hell

Jesus replied…

“It was necessary that there should be soon, but all shall be well, and all shall be well, all manner of things shall be well “

shows sin is necessary because God gives us free will

Shows shows will be defeated and all things made perfect at the end of time

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What is the second Vatican Council teachings on the end of time

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No one is predestined for heaven or hell, people have free will to except or reject God

God doesn’t send people to help people send themselves (omnibenevolent)

People should be constantly preparing for the end of time-follow Jesus teachings

“Since we know not the day nor the hour… We must be constantly vigilant”

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How should Catholics prepare for the end of time

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Follow Jesus’s teachings

Key faith in God

Perform good actions

Do not commit mortal sin

If you have committed sin confess and be truly sorry

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What is the last rites

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A collection time for two things

The Sacrament of the sick

Commendation of the dying

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What happens in the sacrament of the sick

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Begins with the Priest sprinkling holy water - baptism

The priest lays their hands on the sick person calling down the power of the holy spirit-The holy spirit gives them a sense of peace and strength to resist sin, courage to overcome the doubt and despair that their illness may have caused

The priest blesses oil, then he anoints the head and hands of the sick person with it-The anointing gives hope for a new life, whether this is a restoration to full health in this life or the promise of eternal life with God

Confession of sins – can face the future with a clear conscience which helps them to feel more positive

Holy communion – shows that Christ is present with the person supporting them

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What happens at the commendation of the dying

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A short service to give the dying person to receive holy communion

A crucifix is held-remind that they are serving in Christ’s death

Baptism promises are repeated-gives confidence they will reach heaven

Bible readings and prayers are said-showing God is with them

Holy communion is received-showing Christ is with them on their journey to New Life

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What are the stages in the funeral rite

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Reception of the body

The funeral Mass

The committal

The burial site

34
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What happens at the reception of the body in the funeral rite

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The body is taken to church in its Coffin

The Coffin sprinkled with holy water

The coughing is placed beside the late Paschal candle

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What happens at the funeral mass in the funeral rite

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Requiem-funeral mass

Mass is based around praying that the deceased is now resting with god

At the end there is usually a eulogy-beach about the person

Priest has to offer comfort and hope

“I am the resurrected and the life. He who believes in me will have life even through his death “

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What happens at the committal in the funeral rite

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Holy water is sprinkled over coffin

The priest blesses the Coffin with incense

A prayer is said for the mourners

“with poor man of Lazarus of old may you enjoy the afterlife “

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What happens at the burial site in the funeral rite

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The Lord’s prayer is said

The coughing is sprinkled with holy water

There are prayers for the persons eternal happiness with God

38
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What are catholic beliefs about caring for the dying

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Because of the belief in the sanctity of life:

All human life is holy and sacred

Would like to therefore be respected and valued

All life belongs to God

People have a duty to give the ill and The elderly all the care and support they need

39
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Reasons for euthanasia

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It quickly and humanely and suffering-especially if Terminally ill

You can die with dignity and minimum pain

Having the choice is very comforting

40
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reasons against euthanasia

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Goes against the sanctity of life

Sacrament of the sick/keeping faith

Changing their mind

Patient may feel pressured into dying

Palliative care