Eschatology

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Racheal

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where is the Paschal Candle used ?
Easter vigil
baptism
funeral
How is the Paschal Candle used in the Easter vigil ?
- Easter vigil starts outside the church in 'darkness'
- A fire is lit as a reminder of Christ 'light of the world'
- Priest traces hand over the ' Alpha and Omega ' symbols
- First and last letters of Greek Alphabet = the eternal God
- Priest inserts 5 incense holders in the shape of a cross
- Five holder represent the 5 wounds of Christ
- After being lit from the fire the candle is carried into the dark church
- each person candle is lit from the paschal candle this represents victory of the light over darkness life over death
How does Michelangelo ' The last Judgement ' reflect catholic belief with Christ in the middle ? 
- Christ if a focal point emphasising his importance to Judge of all
- his wounds from the crucifixion are visible showing his glory through obedience and suffering
- His right hand is raised referencing the parable of sheep and goat and all the good will be on his right side the wicked on his left
How does Michelangelo ' The last Judgement ' reflect catholic belief with angles ?
- in Revelation 7 angels were blowing trumpets to bring the end of the world
- they are holding two small books filled with names of the those going to heaven and hell however the book with those going to hell is bigger showing jesus teaching no one should be complacent and assume their place in heaven
How does Michelangelo ' The last Judgement ' reflect catholic belief with saints ?
- holding the tools used to kill them e.g. St Bartholomew holding his skin and knife
- all have perfect bodies reflect catholic belief peoples bodies will be resurrected and their souls made perfect
- also people should stick to their faith no matter what them they will be raised to heaven
How does Michelangelo ' The last Judgement ' reflect catholic belief with Mary 
- in the original painting everyone expect Mary was naked showing everyone is equal toward God for judgement
How does Michelangelo ' The last Judgement ' reflect catholic belief with hell ?
sense of despair as a place of darkness and the idea of Christ can't reach people who rejected God
What does eschatology mean?
study of the last things
who is the only person in the bible who give eschatological statements and where from ?
Jesus in mark 13 signalling at the end of time their will be a cosmic disaster " the sun will darkened and the stars will be falling from heaven and the power in the Haven will be shaken "
what is cosmic reconciliation ?
The time when all things will be brought together (eternal harmony)
steps as to getting to cosmic reconciliation ?
1. God created a perfect world
2. humans sin disrupted the harmony of the universe
3. God redeemed humanity and began the establishment of his kingdom
4. The kingdom will be fully established at the end of time when harmony will be restored fully
Why do catholic believe in cosmic reconciliation ?
As in the bible their is Various people who had vision

- " A new heaven and and a new earth "
- st pauls say in Colossians " God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things whether on earth or in heaven making peace through the blood of his cross "

St Julian of Norwich : had showing where God showed her everything will be restores. In of the vision she asked jesus why their is sin he replied " It is necessary that there should be sin but all shall be well " this comfort Christians
the church teaches people should constantly be preparing for the end of time and follow God teaching how does the lumen Gentium 48 support this ? 
" since however we know not the day nor the hour on our lord advice we must stay constantly vigilant "
what is a mortal sin ?
A sin that completely separates a person from God. It is mortal if it is a very grave or serious violation of God's law done knowingly and freely
Why are the Catholic Church against euthanasia?
1. The commandment do not murder
2. Scantily of life
3. Lowers the value of human life
4. Suffering is part of human life - when Jesus was on the cross
What are the last rites and how are they carried out ?
It a ritual for those who are sick or close to death

Anointing the sick
1. Holy water : reminder of baptism
2. Laying of the hands: revived the holy spirt to face sickness with courage
3: anointing with oil: give hope of a new life
4. Confession : clear conscious
5. Holy communion: Christ prescience closeness with God
What is used instead of anointing of the sick when a person is close to dying ?
Commendation of the dying
How is commendation of the dying carried out 
1. Crucifix; reminder that death is not the end and sharing in Christ death

2. Baptism vows : declaration of faith to God gives confidences

3.bible reading : reminder of Gods promise for eternal life

4. Viaticum (last communion ) : food for the journey to new life

5. Commendation : prayer to go forth and be in eternal peace
What happens at a catholic funeral?
1. Reception of the body ; carried into church to be presented to God

2. Sprinklings of holy water : baptism reminder of Jesus death and resurrection

3. By paschal candle : reminder of the resurrection of Jesus eternal life is possible

4. Requiem mass (rest ) ; prayers and reading focus on granting eternal life

5. Bible reading ; gives hope that the deceased has eternal life ' I am the resurrection snd life he who believes in me shall have everlasting life' John

6. Committal : where the body is buried or cremated it is sprinkled with holy water

7. Incense ; offering deceased person back to God

8. Blessing ; the coffin is blessed

9; our father : the whole congregation say the lord prayer
What are the three ways to memorial for the dead?
Tombstone, monument, remembrance garden
What the features of a tombstone?
1. often inscribed with letters R.I.P - stands for rest in peace, prayer, expressing hope, and a person is in heaven, enjoying the peace and happiness of eternal life.

2. Catholic tombstones are in a shape like a cross - indicate the person living. Jesus expresses hope that he will be resurrected of Jesus eternal life.

3. Have an angel carved on them- reflects to believe that all people have their own guardian angel who takes care of them during their life also ask for merciful judgement
What are the features of a monument?
1. Wealthy Christians were buried with symbols on them, like the chiro - It shows a person believed in Jesus, and as a reminder Jesus die for everybody-so will be able to receive life in heaven.

2. In the middle ages monuments were often decorated with skeletons and other symbols of decay - reflect that's no matter How important the person they will face death and judgement just life everyone one else .
What are features of a remembrance garden?
1.Remembrance gardens are designed to be areas of peace and beauty. This helps mourners to reflect on the peace and beauty of heaven where the person who died is now hopefully present.

2. Also are quite and reflective - helps people to mourn their loves one in peace and feel close to them
Why are the 4 last things that Catholic believe after we die ?
1. Death : transition to a new phase of life it not something to fear as it the start of eternal life while the body dies the soul continues to live

2. Judgement ; God will judge everything a person has done in their lifetime this is a moment of truth where people have to accept accountability

3. Heaven ; state of eternal happiness and peace with no sin the church help people receive this salvation by advice them to keep faith in God and confess to mortal sin

4. Hell ; people judge unfavourably will enter hell
Difference between particular judgement and final judgment?
Particular ; happens immediately after a person dies

Final ; happens at end of time
What is purgatory? 
Process purification for death, that makes us ready for heaven as in revelation it says nothing in pure will enter heaven
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man 
Jesus tells us through this parable that those who have plenty/who are rich must share with those who are poor in this life

Serves as a warning to the rich