Applied Catholic Theology

• What is the definition of death?

  The end of physical life
• What does eternal life refer to?

  Life in heaven after death
• Who enjoys the closeness of God's presence in heaven?

  Those who accept God's love
• What is hell according to Catholic belief?

  Separation from God for eternity
• What does judgment mean in Catholicism?

  Accountability to God for one's life
• What is the Magisterium?

  The teaching authority of the Church
• What does resurrection mean in Christian belief?

  Raising of the body to life again
• What is the soul?

  The eternal part of a human being
• How do Catholics view death?

  As a transition to a new form of life
• What is the purpose of dying well according to Catholics?

  To seek peace and make arrangements
• What role does the Church play for the dying?

  Comforts through liturgies and prayers
• What does the sanctity of life mean?

  Life is sacred and God-given
• What is the debate surrounding quality of life?

  Whether people have the right to die
• What do some argue about quality of life versus sanctity of life?

  Quality of life is more important
• What is the legal status of assisted suicide in the UK?

  Both are illegal
• Why do Catholics oppose euthanasia?

  Sanctity of life is more important
• What do Catholics believe about dying with dignity?

  Using good palliative care is acceptable
• What is the Catholic view on withdrawing food and fluids?

  It is not acceptable in vegetative states
• What does the Nicene Creed summarize?

  Catholic beliefs about life after death
• What does St. Paul say about resurrection?

  Followers will also rise from the dead
• What is the significance of a glorified body?

  It is a spiritual resurrection body
• What does St. Paul emphasize about resurrection in Corinthians?

  Without resurrection, faith is in vain
• What do most Christians believe about the soul after death?

  The soul lives on with God in heaven
• What do Humanists and Atheists believe about life after death?

  They do not believe in it
• What does eschatology study?

  What will happen at the end of times
• What is particular judgment?

  Individual judgment after death
• What is general judgment?

  Final judgment at the end of the world
• What does the parable of the sheep and the goats illustrate?

  Actions determine eternal destiny
• How is heaven described in Christian belief?

  A place of eternal happiness with God
• What do Christians believe about hell?

  It is a place of suffering and separation
• What is purgatory in Catholic belief?

  A state of cleansing before heaven
• How do Catholics help souls in purgatory?

  By praying for them
• What does St. Paul compare purgatory to?

  Fire that cleanses a person
• What is the message of the parable of the unforgiving servant?

  God treats people based on their forgiveness
• What does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus teach?

  Everyone is judged by their actions
• What does the Magisterium consist of?

  Pope, bishops, and clergy
• What is the role of the Magisterium?

  To protect the teachings of Jesus
• What are the two types of Magisterium?

  Ordinary and extraordinary
• What is ordinary Magisterium?

  Everyday teachings of the Church
• What is extraordinary Magisterium?

  Divided into pontifical and conciliar