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Catholic Christianity

Life after death: judgement, heaven, hell and purgatory

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Overview

Students learn what Catholics believe happens at death, the final judgement and resurrection of the body, heaven, hell and purgatory, prayer for the dead and the communion of saints, and the Church's teaching on cremation.

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What do Catholics believe happens immediately after death?

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What is the final judgement?

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What does the Church teach about the resurrection of the body?

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  1. 1

    What do Catholics believe happens immediately after death?

    Model answer

    Catholics believe each soul faces a particular judgement at the moment of death. The soul then goes to heaven, to purgatory or to hell.

  2. 2

    What is the final judgement?

    Model answer

    The final judgement takes place at the end of time when Christ returns. All people are raised and God's justice is made public.

  3. 3

    What does the Church teach about the resurrection of the body?

    Model answer

    Catholics believe the dead will rise with transformed bodies, not as souls alone. The Nicene Creed affirms the resurrection of the dead.

  4. 4

    Describe the Catholic understanding of heaven.

    Model answer

    Heaven is eternal life in perfect union with God. Catholics call the direct sight of God the beatific vision.

  5. 5

    Describe the Catholic understanding of hell.

    Model answer

    Hell is eternal separation from God. Catholic teaching says hell is freely chosen by a person who rejects God to the end.

  6. 6

    What is purgatory?

    Model answer

    Purgatory is a state of purification for those who die in God's friendship but are not yet ready for heaven. Everyone in purgatory will eventually reach heaven.

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