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.