The Last Things
The separation of the soul and the body.
Death
Gifts infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as His children and of meriting eternal life; they are faith, hope, and charity.
What are the Theological Virtues
Serious sin we choose to commit even though we know it is wrong.
Mortal Sin
The gift God gave human beings to be able to use reason in order to judge right from wrong. It is God's voice in our hearts.
Conscience
Is suffering necessary?
Facing suffering is a necessary part of growing in faith
The state of being after death in which those who die in God's grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live forever with Christ.
Heaven
How are moral virtues acquired?
Through our own effort
Less serious sin that hurts our relationship with God, but does not destroy it.
What is the conscience a matter of?
What is right despite how it feels
What is one positive use for suffering?
It can help make up for the temporal consequences of sins?
The state of being after death in which those who die unrepentant of mortal sin and refuse the love and mercy of God to the end experience eternal separation from God and the Communion of Saints.
Hell
How are theological virtues acquired?
They are granted by God
How many times are we judged?
Two—particular and general?
How must we form our conscience?
We have a responsibility to form our conscience with prayer and God's word
What is a response to suffering that helps our souls?
Offer the suffering up for the benefit of ourselves or others who may need graces?
What happens immediately after death?
We are immediately given our final destination of either Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory
What moral virtue permitted St. Isaac Jogues to return to minister to the Mohawks after being tortured?
Fortitude
At the Particular Judgement, according to what will we be judged?
What are our works and acceptance or refusal of grace?
What does developing a habit of prayer help us to do?
Grow closer to God by conversing with Him?
Why should a sacramental life be centered on the Holy Eucharist?
The Eucharist unites us with Jesus and His perfect act of worship
What are the 4 final things?
What are death, judgment, heaven, and hell?
What is ultimately at the heart of holiness?
The greatest of the theological virtues: charity
What is justificaion?
Forgiveness of our sins and restoration of our friendship with God
Why is proper formation of conscience important?
It helps us think better, become better disciples, and understand God's will?
What are the most important reason to think about the Four Last Things?
We will one day be judged by the Father and should act accordingly