The end of physical life, when the physical body ceasescompletely to function
Eternal Life
The term used to refer to life in heaven after death. Also, the phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends, which leads to a life inheaven
Heaven
Those who have accepted God's grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God's presence in the next life. This face-to-face encounter with God is what is called heaven
Hell
Those who, through the exercise of their own free will, ultimately reject God's grace and forgiveness, will have chosen to live eternally outside of God's presence. This total lack of God for all eternity is called'hell'
Judgement
The belief that each individual will be held to account by God for the things they do, or fail to do, during theirlives
Magisterium
The teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the bishops in communion with the Pope. In exercising the Magisterium, the Church is given grace by the Holy Spirit to faithfully interpret the Scriptures andTradition
Resurrection
The raising of the body to life again after death. Christians believe that Jesus has already experienced resurrection and that all people will experience it at theend of time
Soul
The eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after death of the body. Also a name for a human being'srational nature – their mind