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CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 5Communion of Saints, Forgiveness of Sins, Communion of Saints, Forgiveness of Sins,
Eternal LifeEternal Life
Eternal DestinyEternal Destiny
Communion of SaintsCommunion of Saints
One Baptism for the Forgiveness of SinsOne Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins
The Last Things: Eschatology The Last Things: Eschatology
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Eternal Destiny Eternal Destiny
The single most important goal in life here on The single most important goal in life here on earth is to get to Heavenearth is to get to Heaven
The single most important goal in life here on The single most important goal in life here on earth is to get to Heavenearth is to get to Heaven
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Communion of Saints Communion of Saints
In God’s family, each person shares in the spiritual benefits of the other members:In God’s family, each person shares in the spiritual benefits of the other members: The Catholic faithThe Catholic faith The graces of the sacramentsThe graces of the sacraments The spiritual benefits of the The spiritual benefits of the charismscharisms of the Holy Spirit of the Holy Spirit The material goods shared among allThe material goods shared among all The fruits of a just society The fruits of a just society The communion that results from charityThe communion that results from charity
In God’s family, each person shares in the spiritual benefits of the other members:In God’s family, each person shares in the spiritual benefits of the other members: The Catholic faithThe Catholic faith The graces of the sacramentsThe graces of the sacraments The spiritual benefits of the The spiritual benefits of the charismscharisms of the Holy Spirit of the Holy Spirit The material goods shared among allThe material goods shared among all The fruits of a just society The fruits of a just society The communion that results from charityThe communion that results from charity
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Communion of Saints Communion of Saints
EUCHARIST
Pilgrim Church
Those of us who are living on earth today
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Communion of Saints Communion of Saints
Devotion to the SaintsDevotion to the Saints Every member of Christ’s Body has a call to holinessEvery member of Christ’s Body has a call to holiness The example of canonized saints can help all friends The example of canonized saints can help all friends
of Christ on the path to holinessof Christ on the path to holiness By imitating their virtues and honoring By imitating their virtues and honoring
them through prayerful devotion them through prayerful devotion Devotion involves Devotion involves venerationveneration, not , not
worshipworship True devotion involves studying their True devotion involves studying their
lives and imitating their virtueslives and imitating their virtues
Devotion to the SaintsDevotion to the Saints Every member of Christ’s Body has a call to holinessEvery member of Christ’s Body has a call to holiness The example of canonized saints can help all friends The example of canonized saints can help all friends
of Christ on the path to holinessof Christ on the path to holiness By imitating their virtues and honoring By imitating their virtues and honoring
them through prayerful devotion them through prayerful devotion Devotion involves Devotion involves venerationveneration, not , not
worshipworship True devotion involves studying their True devotion involves studying their
lives and imitating their virtueslives and imitating their virtues
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Communion of Saints Communion of Saints
Mary, the Greatest SaintMary, the Greatest Saint Mary plays a special role in Salvation HistoryMary plays a special role in Salvation History Mary fully cooperated with our Lord’s work of Salvation Mary fully cooperated with our Lord’s work of Salvation The Church honors Mary with many The Church honors Mary with many
titles which tell us something about titles which tell us something about what we believe about herwhat we believe about her
Mary intercedes on our behalf, just as Mary intercedes on our behalf, just as she did for the married couple at the she did for the married couple at the wedding in Canawedding in Cana
Mary, the Greatest SaintMary, the Greatest Saint Mary plays a special role in Salvation HistoryMary plays a special role in Salvation History Mary fully cooperated with our Lord’s work of Salvation Mary fully cooperated with our Lord’s work of Salvation The Church honors Mary with many The Church honors Mary with many
titles which tell us something about titles which tell us something about what we believe about herwhat we believe about her
Mary intercedes on our behalf, just as Mary intercedes on our behalf, just as she did for the married couple at the she did for the married couple at the wedding in Canawedding in Cana
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Titles for Mary Titles for Mary Titles for Mary Titles for Mary
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Advocate
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Truths about Mary Truths about Mary Truths about Mary Truths about Mary Immaculate ConceptionImmaculate Conception
From the first moment of her From the first moment of her conception, Mary was conception, Mary was preserved immune from preserved immune from Original SinOriginal Sin
Virgin MaryVirgin Mary
Mary remained a virgin Mary remained a virgin “before, in, and after” “before, in, and after” the birth of Jesus. the birth of Jesus.
Mother of God & Mother of the ChurchMother of God & Mother of the Church
Because Jesus is Because Jesus is oneone Divine Person Divine Person possessing both a divine nature and a possessing both a divine nature and a human nature, Mary was the Mother of God.human nature, Mary was the Mother of God.
Mary is a spiritual mother whose love for her Mary is a spiritual mother whose love for her Son and for us helps bring birth to believers Son and for us helps bring birth to believers in the Churchin the Church
AssumptionAssumption
At the completion of her At the completion of her earthly life, Mary was earthly life, Mary was assumed body and assumed body and soul into heavenly soul into heavenly gloryglory
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One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins
Forgiveness of sins was an essential part of Forgiveness of sins was an essential part of Jesus’ earthly ministry Jesus’ earthly ministry
Jesus instructed his disciples to continue to Jesus instructed his disciples to continue to forgive sins in his name. forgive sins in his name.
Baptism is the primary sacrament of Baptism is the primary sacrament of forgiveness and is the complete remission forgiveness and is the complete remission of both Original Sin of both Original Sin and personal sin.and personal sin.
“Receive the Holy Spirit.Whose sins you forgive are
forgiven them, and whose sinsyou retain are retained.”
John 20:22-23
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One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins
Types of SinTypes of SinSin
an offense against God through a violation of truth,
reason, and conscienceOriginal Sin
the prideful disobedience of Adam and Eve and the
effects of this disobedience that all humans inherit
Actual Sinpersonal, individual sin;an act, word, or desire contrary to eternal law
Degrees of SinVenial sin – “lesser sins” that are a stumbling block on the path to following JesusMortal sin – the most serious kind of sin that kills our relation to God and others
Types of Sin 1. freely chosen bad attitudes or inordinate desires 2. failure to act (omission) 3. actions directed against God, neighbor, or self (commission)
Conditions for Mortal Sin
● Grave matter ● Sufficient reflection ● Full consent of the will
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The Sacrament of PenanceThe Sacrament of Penance Christ forgives mortal sins Christ forgives mortal sins
through this sacrament through this sacrament It is a “second baptism” in which the It is a “second baptism” in which the
Church proclaims once again Christ’s Church proclaims once again Christ’s forgiveness of the contrite sinnerforgiveness of the contrite sinner
Three signs of true contrition:Three signs of true contrition:
(1) a sincere intention to avoid sin in the future(1) a sincere intention to avoid sin in the future
(2) avoid the “near occasions” of sin(2) avoid the “near occasions” of sin
(3) as far as possible, repair any harm (3) as far as possible, repair any harm our sins have caused our sins have caused
The Sacrament of PenanceThe Sacrament of Penance Christ forgives mortal sins Christ forgives mortal sins
through this sacrament through this sacrament It is a “second baptism” in which the It is a “second baptism” in which the
Church proclaims once again Christ’s Church proclaims once again Christ’s forgiveness of the contrite sinnerforgiveness of the contrite sinner
Three signs of true contrition:Three signs of true contrition:
(1) a sincere intention to avoid sin in the future(1) a sincere intention to avoid sin in the future
(2) avoid the “near occasions” of sin(2) avoid the “near occasions” of sin
(3) as far as possible, repair any harm (3) as far as possible, repair any harm our sins have caused our sins have caused
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The Last Things: Eschatology The Last Things: Eschatology
DeathDeath Scripture teaches that death is a Scripture teaches that death is a
penalty for sinpenalty for sin Jesus’ own acceptance of his Death Jesus’ own acceptance of his Death
is a model for allis a model for all Death is a profound mystery, but Death is a profound mystery, but
Christian faith reveals that Jesus Christian faith reveals that Jesus Christ conquered deathChrist conquered death
If we die in union with Christ, we If we die in union with Christ, we will rise on the last day with will rise on the last day with Christ in his gloryChrist in his glory
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The Last Things: Eschatology The Last Things: Eschatology
The Resurrection of the Body The Resurrection of the Body When Christ comes again the most Blessed When Christ comes again the most Blessed
Trinity will raise our bodies which will be Trinity will raise our bodies which will be made incorrupt and will rejoin our soulsmade incorrupt and will rejoin our souls
The most important quality of the The most important quality of the resurrected body will be immortalityresurrected body will be immortality
Other attributes listed by St. Paul: Other attributes listed by St. Paul: imperishable, glorious, powerful, spiritual imperishable, glorious, powerful, spiritual
The resurrected body will shine brightly, The resurrected body will shine brightly, reflecting the glory of the Beatific Vision reflecting the glory of the Beatific Vision
The Resurrection of the Body The Resurrection of the Body When Christ comes again the most Blessed When Christ comes again the most Blessed
Trinity will raise our bodies which will be Trinity will raise our bodies which will be made incorrupt and will rejoin our soulsmade incorrupt and will rejoin our souls
The most important quality of the The most important quality of the resurrected body will be immortalityresurrected body will be immortality
Other attributes listed by St. Paul: Other attributes listed by St. Paul: imperishable, glorious, powerful, spiritual imperishable, glorious, powerful, spiritual
The resurrected body will shine brightly, The resurrected body will shine brightly, reflecting the glory of the Beatific Vision reflecting the glory of the Beatific Vision
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The Last Things: Eschatology The Last Things: Eschatology
Particular JudgmentParticular JudgmentThe individual judgment that determines The individual judgment that determines
if we go to Heaven immediately, need if we go to Heaven immediately, need purification in Purgatory, or must purification in Purgatory, or must suffer the punishments of Hellsuffer the punishments of Hell
Particular JudgmentParticular JudgmentThe individual judgment that determines The individual judgment that determines
if we go to Heaven immediately, need if we go to Heaven immediately, need purification in Purgatory, or must purification in Purgatory, or must suffer the punishments of Hellsuffer the punishments of Hell
HeavenHeavenOur union with the loving, Our union with the loving,
Triune God, the Blessed Triune God, the Blessed Mother, and all the angels Mother, and all the angels and saintsand saints
HeavenHeavenOur union with the loving, Our union with the loving,
Triune God, the Blessed Triune God, the Blessed Mother, and all the angels Mother, and all the angels and saintsand saints
PurgatoryPurgatoryThe state of being of the final The state of being of the final
purification of those who die purification of those who die in God’s grace and friendship. in God’s grace and friendship.
PurgatoryPurgatoryThe state of being of the final The state of being of the final
purification of those who die purification of those who die in God’s grace and friendship. in God’s grace and friendship.
HellHell
Remaining separated from
Remaining separated from
forever by one’s own
forever by one’s own
free choicefree choice
HellHell
Remaining separated from
Remaining separated from
forever by one’s own
forever by one’s own
free choicefree choice
“What eye has not seen,and ear has not heard,
and what has not entered thehuman heart, what God
has prepared for those who love him.”
1 Cor 2:9
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Death
Personal Judgment
Hell
Heaven
Purgatory
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The Last or General JudgmentThe Last or General Judgment Events of the last day of human history when Events of the last day of human history when
the resurrection of the just and the resurrection of the just and unjust will take place and the unjust will take place and the Risen, Glorified Lord will come Risen, Glorified Lord will come againagain
Christ, who is Truth itself, Christ, who is Truth itself, will reveal each person’s will reveal each person’s relationship with Godrelationship with God
Everyone will recognize God’s Everyone will recognize God’s saving plan in Christ Jesussaving plan in Christ Jesus
The Last or General JudgmentThe Last or General Judgment Events of the last day of human history when Events of the last day of human history when
the resurrection of the just and the resurrection of the just and unjust will take place and the unjust will take place and the Risen, Glorified Lord will come Risen, Glorified Lord will come againagain
Christ, who is Truth itself, Christ, who is Truth itself, will reveal each person’s will reveal each person’s relationship with Godrelationship with God
Everyone will recognize God’s Everyone will recognize God’s saving plan in Christ Jesussaving plan in Christ Jesus
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AmenAmen Means “so be it, I agree, certainly, it is firm”Means “so be it, I agree, certainly, it is firm” When we says Amen, we are making an act When we says Amen, we are making an act
of faith, proclaiming the truth of what we of faith, proclaiming the truth of what we pray and celebrate. pray and celebrate.
Jesus often said Amen to stress that what he Jesus often said Amen to stress that what he was about to teach was trustworthy, that it was about to teach was trustworthy, that it came from his Father. came from his Father.
AmenAmen Means “so be it, I agree, certainly, it is firm”Means “so be it, I agree, certainly, it is firm” When we says Amen, we are making an act When we says Amen, we are making an act
of faith, proclaiming the truth of what we of faith, proclaiming the truth of what we pray and celebrate. pray and celebrate.
Jesus often said Amen to stress that what he Jesus often said Amen to stress that what he was about to teach was trustworthy, that it was about to teach was trustworthy, that it came from his Father. came from his Father.
Communion of SaintsCommunion of Saints (127)(127)
EschatologyEschatology (127) (127) HeavenHeaven (127) (127) CharismsCharisms (127) (127) PurgatoryPurgatory (128) (128) SaintSaint (129) (129) Immaculate Immaculate
ConceptionConception (130) (130) AssumptionAssumption (131) (131) Theo-tokos Theo-tokos (131)(131) SinSin (135) (135)
Venial sinVenial sin (136) (136) VicesVices (136) (136) Capital sinsCapital sins (136) (136) Mortal sinsMortal sins (137) (137) HellHell (137) (137) Resurrection of the bodyResurrection of the body
(140)(140) Beatific VisionBeatific Vision (141) (141) Particular judgmentParticular judgment (142) (142) Last (General) judgmentLast (General) judgment
(146)(146) AmenAmen (147) (147)
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VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
O God Jesus, Whose loving heart was O God Jesus, Whose loving heart was
ever troubled by the sorrows of ever troubled by the sorrows of
others, look with pity on the souls others, look with pity on the souls
of our dear ones in Purgatory. O of our dear ones in Purgatory. O
Thou Who didst “love Thine own” Thou Who didst “love Thine own”
hear our cry for mercy, and grant hear our cry for mercy, and grant
that those whom Thou hast called that those whom Thou hast called
from our homes and hearts may from our homes and hearts may
soon enjoy everlasting rest in the soon enjoy everlasting rest in the
home of Thy Love in Heaven. Amen.home of Thy Love in Heaven. Amen.
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