Eschatology Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the Paschal candle?
A large candle that represents the Risen Christ
How is the Paschal candle used?
To help celebrate and share Jesus’ ressurection
When does the Paschal candle in the Easter Vigil get lit?
The preist lights it after the sun has set the day before
When the priest lights the paschal candle in the Easter Vigil, what does it represent?
The light of Christ rising from the tomb
What symbols are on the Paschal candle?
The Alpha and The Omega signs
What do The Alpha and Omega symbols represent on the Paschal candle?
Christ is eternal
When else is the paschal candle used?
Baptisms and funerals
What do the five grains of incense on the Paschal candle represent?
The five wounds that Christ recieved during ressurection
Where can Jesus’ crucifixion be found in the bible?
All 4 gospels - especially the Book of Luke
How does the The Last Judgement painting by Michelangelo reflect Catholic beliefs about Jesus Christ?
Christ is the central figure - his importance as the judge of all
His wounds from the crucifixion shows how he came to glory through saving us from sin
How does the The Last Judgement painting by Michelangelo reflect Catholic beliefs about Hell?
The right is a place of darkness - the light of Christ cant reach people who have rejected God
The people going to hell look scared - they regret not giving their lives to christ
What are three types of memorials for the dead?
Tombstones
Monuments
Remembrance Gardens
What does eschatology mean?
Th study of what will happen at the end of time
What does Paul explain in 1 Corinthians 15:42?
A persons resurrected body will be different from the bidh they had when they were alive
What are the ‘four last things’ that Christians believe in?
Death
Judgement
Heaven
Hell
What does death mean to christians?
Its a transition into a new phase of life
The body will die and soul will continue to live on
What do christians believe about judgement?
After death, God will judge them for every action they’ve done
Christians believe God will be merciful because Jesus died for our Sins
What do christians believe about heaven?
The eternal happiness in the presence of God if you are judged favourably
What do christians believe about hell?
Eternal separation from God since you didn’t want to chose him in current life
What is particular judgement?
Happens immediately after death
You are judged on your personal actions through life
What is final judgement?
Happens at the end of time
Christ will come to glory and judge the whole of creation to decide if he should make everything perfect again
What does the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus teach?
Showing love and kindness will lead people to heaven
Just by having faith - you can enter heaven
Wealth can make it easier for people to forget about God and others
What is cosmic reconciliation?
The idea that at the end of time, the whole of recreation will be brought back to perfection and harmoney
What does Colossians 1:20 read?
“God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things whether on earth or in heaven”
