Applied Catholic Theology: Life and Death

Question 1

Resurrection

Answer 1

The raising of the body to life following death. Catholics believe Jesus rose from the dead

Question 2

Heaven

Answer 2

Eternal existence in God’s prescence

Question 3

Magisterium

Answer 3

The teaching authority of the Catholic Church that comes from the Pope and Bishops

Question 4

Eternal Life

Answer 4

Spiritual existence in heaven after the death of the body

Question 5

Soul

Answer 5

The spiritual part of a human that can never die. The part created by God that lives on after the death of the body

Question 6

Hell

Answer 6

Lack of God for all eternity

Question 7

Judgement

Answer 7

Judging someone based on their actions. God will judge people on how they have lived their lives

Question 8

Death

Answer 8

The end of physical life, Catholics see death as a change and not as an ending

Question 9

Humanist beliefs about euthanasia

Answer 9

Least pain as possible
People have the right to die
Peter Singer says quality of life over sanctity
Says people are still dying with dignity

Question 10

Catholics beliefs about euthanasia, and palliative care

Answer 10

Sanctity of life
Emphasis on human dignity
10 commandments, do not kill
Palliative care should be researched and explained
Reduce pain as much as possible

Question 11

Arguments for Euthanasia (Catholic)

Answer 11

Treat others as you would like to be treat
As Jesus says
“Love thy neighbor”
Euthanasia is the most loving action
Incurable illnesses

Question 11

Arguments against Euthanasia (Catholic)

Answer 11

Sanctity of Life- St. Catherine of Sienna
Salfici doloris by Pope John Paul II shows there is purpose to suffering
Palliative Care
Slippery slope argument

Question 12

Catholic beliefs about the resurrection of the body

Answer 12

Apostles creed “Resurrection of the body”
St Paul writes in his letters about the resurrection of the body of Jesus and us in the future at the end times

Question 13

Christian beliefs about immortality of the soul

Answer 13

Soul is spiritual part of human that can never die
The soul is the eternal God created essence of a person
Some Christians and Jews only believe in immortalityb of the soul and not bodily ressurection

Question 14

Atheist beliefs about life after death

Answer 14

Materialists, meaning anything beyond the material world is not real
Richard Dawkins believes in simply the material body of humanity and no spiritual existence of souls
Lack of evidence for life after death despite Jesus

Question 15

Catholic belief about death

Answer 15

Death is more of a change rather than an ending
Our physical bodies might die but the soul is immortal and we will receive pure bodies in heaven according to St. Paul

Question 15

Other religious beliefs about life after death

Answer 15

Sikhs and Hindus believe after death your essence of life passes into another body after death
Karmic retribution
Cycle of rebirth

Question 16

Catholic beliefs about judgement

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God passes particular judgement on a persons soul right after death.
Sheep and Goats promotes the belief in venial and mortal (damning sins)
“No one goes to The Father except through me”
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich man tells us what gets us into heaven

Question 17

Catholic beliefs about heaven and hell

Answer 17

Eternal happiness and in the eternal presence of God
Hell is eternal suffering and lack of God
Faith which contains works achieves salvation
Mortal and Venial sins

Question 18

Catholic beliefs about purgatory

Answer 18

Purges us of venial sins so we can be pure before we enter heaven
Maccabees
Corinthians “peoples works will be tested”
Catholics pray for the dead

Question 19

What is the Magisterium

Answer 19

Teaching authority is put forward by the Pope and Bishops. Put forward Catholic social teachings, the Holy Spirit guides its Catholic Church for her and the Pope to be infallible
“Assumption of Mary”

Question 20

Ordinary Magisterium and example

Answer 20

The everyday teachings of the Church, what is put forward by popes and bishops
Laudato Si

Question 21

Extraordinary Magisterium and example

Answer 21

Concillar, large council of Bishops from all countries that meet and discuss important topics, Council of Nicene
Pontificular are the papally infallable statements made from ex cathedra through the Holy Spirit
Example immaculate conception

Question 22

What was the second Vatican council II

Answer 22

Took place in 1962 it was ecumenical and said how the Church should operate in the modern world

Question 23

What were the 4 major documents in the second Vatican Council

Answer 23

Gaudium et Spies- Church in modern world
Catholic Social Teaching
Sacrosanctum Concillium- Changes to the Holy Mass, Priest now faces congregation
Dei Verbum- Importance of the Bible it encouraged Catholics to use Bible in prayers
Lumen Gentium- Catholics take a more active role in Church

Question 24

4 beliefs taken from early Christian Sarcophagi

Answer 24

Jesus is given the crown of thorns, the crown is actually filled with Jewels- Jesus is an actual King
In the center there is a cross with the Chi-Rho which is what was shown to Constantine and show Jesus divinity
A wreath with eagles are symbols of victory that Jesus triumphed over death
Empty cross shows Jesus rose from the dead

Question 25

4 beliefs taken from the Paschal Candle

Answer 25

Flame represents Jesus is the light of the world Jesus sacrifice
Alpha and Omega taken from revelation showing Jesus eternal and divinity
The cross on the candle shows Jesus resurrection and how he overcome death
The candle is marked with the year after Jesus birth showing how Jesus got us salvation

Question 26

6 Christians traditions for funerals and explain them all >:)

Answer 26

Coffin Pall- Symbolic of baptism and eternal life in God
Crucifix/ gospels- Jesus victory over death
Holy water/ incense- Reminder of the dead persons baptism and new life in Jesus
Paschal candle- Jesus won a victory over death
Readings and prayers- The reading focus on readings of eternal life
Music- Faure’s requiem is played, music helps us morn and feel happy they are in a better place

Question 27

Why is Catholic music necessary

Answer 27

Hymns have specific themes which help us focus on different seasons of the year. Focus on God and his goodness

Question 28

Faure’s requiem

Answer 28

Moves away from sadness
Wants to show eternal life
Hope the dead will be in heaven
Joy that their life brought

Question 29

What are the 2 types of prayer

Answer 29

Formulaic and exempore

Question 30

What are formulaic prayers

Answer 30

Prayers that have been passed down through Church tradition for example Hail Mary, Our Father

Question 31

What are extempore prayers

Answer 31

Spontaneous prayers said when wanting to directly dialogue with God

Question 32

Why are prayers important for Catholics (4 types of extempore prayers)

Answer 32

Adoration- Praising God
Confession- Asking for forgiveness of grave sins
Thanksgiving- Thanking God
Supplications/intercession- Asking for something sometimes through saints

Question 33

Why do Catholics pray for the dead

Answer 33

Catholics most commonly use the ‘Eternal Rest’ prayer to pray for the dead as this is believed to deliver them out of purgatory faster and cleanse them faster
People are cleansed