Eschatology Flashcards
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Eschatology
The study of what will happen at the end of time.
What are the two types of judgement
Particular judgement and final judgement
What is particular judgement?
Immediately after death based on their actions, which results in heaven hell or purgatory.
What is final judgement?
At the end of time when Christcomes again. The Kingdom of God will be established - those judged favourably will stay forever in this perfect creation.
What are the four last things?
Judgement, Death,Hell, Heaven
What are some of the second Vatican Council teachings?
God doesn’t send people to hell they send themselves.
People should constantly preparing for the end of time. And to follow jesus’s teachings
Quote from Lumen Gentium 48
‘We know not the day nor the hour… we must be constantly vigilant’.
What’s on the signs of the end of time?
Firstly, the Bible says that there will be a cosmic disaster. Also Jesus will return to earth to judge all humans. Also the kingdom of God will be established.
What are Three points to argue for should assist be legal?
Yes: it can quickly and humanely end a person’s life. it can also would help people face death with dignity. And everyone should have the right to decide how they die.
What are three points against assistive dying?
That people might feel pressured into assisted dying. It could be the first step on a “slippery slope”. And a patient might change their mind but are unable to say so.
What are some of the catholic teachings to assist dying and euthanasia?
- All forms of euthanasia are murder.
- Life should be respected, protected and cared for.
-And only God has a right to take life(sanctity of life).
Spiritual
Non-physical (soul)
Anoit
To rub in with oil
What are the two last rites?
- The segment of the anointing of sick.
- The commentation of the dying
What are the two last rites symbolising (4 points)
By holding the crucifix which symbolises in starring Christ death
Repeat the promises made at their baptism.
They will receive holy communion
Hear a Bible reading prayers
Sacrament
Is a moment of God’s love being poured into a person.
Assisted dying
Is the ending the life of someone who is suffering with the aim to preventing more suffering.
What are the two sacraments of healing?
Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick
Name three occasions on which we can receive the sacrament?
Serious illnessees
Surgery and the elderly
And in endanger of death.
Who did the painting of the last judgement?
Michelangelo
What are the four stages of of a catholic funeral?
- Reception of the body
- Funeral mass
- The committal
- The burial or cremation
Memorials
Structure built to honour a dead person.
What are three types of memorials?
Remembrance garden, monument, tombstone
Paschel candle
Is a large candle with an important role in the easter vigil.
