Communion of Saints:
church on earth, in heaven, and in purgatory
Eschatology:
study of the last things
Heaven:
supreme happiness with God and Saints for eternity
Purgatory:
state of purification after death, to be made clean and holy before Heaven
Canonization:
process of becoming a saint
3 Titles for Mary
1. Our Lady
2. Blessed Mother
3. Advocate
Immaculate Conception:
when Mary was conceived, she was preserved from Original Sin
Assumption:
Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory
What was an essential part of Jesus' ministry?
Forgiveness of Sins
Sin:
Offense against God
What is the primary sacrament of forgiveness?
Baptism
Actual Sin:
personal sins committed daily
What are the 2 degrees of Sin?
1. Venial
2. Mortal
Particular Judgement:
the individual judgement that determines if we go to heaven, purgatory, or hell
Our union with God, the blessed mother, and all the angels and saints:
Heaven
State of being of the the final purification:
Purgatory
Remaining separated from forever by one's own free choice:
Hell
General judgement:
Last day of human history when the resurrection of the just and unjust will take place and the Lord will come again.