Eschatology

Question 1

What is the Paschal candle an artefact of?

Answer 1

The Resurrection

The Paschal candle symbolizes the light of Christ overcoming darkness.

Question 2

When is the Paschal candle first lit?

Answer 2

At the Easter Vigil

Question 3

During which period is the Paschal candle lit?

Answer 3

Eastertide (50 days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost)

Question 4

What does the Paschal candle remind Christians of?

Answer 4

The light of Christ coming into the world, overcoming sin and death

Question 5

What does the Paschal candle signify at baptisms?

Answer 5

The person has been filled with the light of Christ

Question 6

What does the Paschal candle represent at funerals?

Answer 6

The deceased person has joined Christ in the resurrected life

Question 7

Who is the central figure in the Last Judgement?

Answer 7

Christ

Question 8

What do the visible wounds of Christ in the Last Judgement signify?

Answer 8

The suffering Jesus endured for eternal life

Question 9

Is Mary depicted as praying on behalf of humanity in the Last Judgement?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What do the saints in the Last Judgement reflect?

Answer 10

The belief that in resurrection all will be renewed

Question 11

What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats illustrate?

Answer 11

Jesus promises the good will be on his right and will go to Heaven

Question 12

What happens to those on the left side of Jesus in the Last Judgement painting?

Answer 12

They are moving downwards towards Hell

Question 13

What is a tombstone?

Answer 13

A large covered stone placed over a grave

Question 14

What does ‘R.I.P’ inscribed on a tombstone express?

Answer 14

Hope that the person is enjoying the peace of heaven

Question 15

What shape is a tombstone often made in?

Answer 15

Cross

Question 16

What do monuments in the context of memorials represent?

Answer 16

A structure built to remember an important person or event

Question 17

What symbol was often used on sarcophagi in the past?

Answer 17

Chi-Rho symbol

Question 18

What do remembrance gardens reflect?

Answer 18

Peace and beauty of heaven

Question 19

What is eschatology?

Answer 19

The study of what will happen at the end of time

Question 20

What will signal the end of time according to the Bible?

Answer 20

Cosmic disasters

Question 21

Who will come again to judge the whole of creation?

Answer 21

The Son of Man (Jesus)

Question 22

What will the resurrection of the body entail?

Answer 22

What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable

Question 23

Fill in the blank: ‘Life is changed, not ______.’

Answer 23

ended

Question 24

What is the state of eternal happiness in the presence of God called?

Answer 24

Heaven

Question 25

What does hell represent in Catholic belief?

Answer 25

Eternal separation from God

Question 26

What is the belief about purgatory in Catholicism?

Answer 26

A cleansing process that removes the effects of sin

Question 27

What do the five pins or grains of incense on the Paschal candle represent?

Answer 27

The wounds Jesus received while on the cross

Question 28

What does the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus teach about wealth?

Answer 28

Wealth can make it easier to forget the needs of others

Question 29

What is cosmic reconciliation?

Answer 29

The belief that at the end of time the whole creation will be brought together in harmony with God

Question 30

Who stated, 'It was necessary that there should be sin; but all shall be well'?

Answer 30

Julian of Norwich

Question 31

What should Catholics do in preparation for judgement?

Answer 31

Keep faith in God and perform good deeds

Question 32

What does the Last Rite prepare a dying person for?

Answer 32

Death

Question 33

What is the purpose of the anointing of the sick?

Answer 33

To give hope of new life

Question 34

What does the term euthanasia refer to?

Answer 34

Ending someone's life painlessly, with compassion

Question 35

Why is the Catholic Church against euthanasia?

Answer 35

All life is holy/sacred and should be respected

Question 36

What is the role of hospices in Catholic belief?

Answer 36

Provide care and support for the ill and elderly

Question 37

What does the Last Rites include?

Answer 37

Prayers and actions to prepare a dying person for death