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1.8 - Eschatology (Life after death (For Catholics, life after death is…
1.8 - Eschatology
Life after death
For Catholics, life after death is explained in the Paschal Mystery.
They believe they will be resurrected, like Jesus was.
Jesus referred to eternal life in his teaching, saying there would be a reward for those who had pleased God.
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Essential info
Eschatology is the Christian study of the last things in human life: death, judgement, heaven, hell and purgatory.
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Catholics believe they can earn their place in heaven by obeying God's will; loving God, and other people as themselves.
What are heaven, hell and purgatory?
Heaven: Eternal life with God, a life of love and indescribable joy (CCC 1027)
Purgatory: A stage of purification; this enables people to reach the holiness required to get into heaven (CCC 1030)
Hell: This is not a punishment from God, it is the absence of love, generosity, and community of God.
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What is judgement?
Particular judgement: After death a person will go to heaven, purgatory, or hell.
General or Last Judgement: This is at the end of time. Everyone, living and dead, and will be resurrected and a final eternal judgement will take place.
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