Christian eschatology: afterlife

Religious education

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christian beliefs

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The {{}} Church teaches that purgatory is a place of cleansing before heaven.

In the Parable of the Sheep and the {{}}, Jesus describes the final judgement.

What is one traditional Christian belief about hell?

What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about hell?

Which Christian group rejects the belief in purgatory?

How might belief in heaven influence Christians?

Many Christians believe in the resurrection of the {{}} after death.

The Nicene {{}} contains teachings about resurrection and eternal life.

the belief that both Jesus and humans can be raised from the dead

According to Christian belief, what does resurrection mean?

Which Christian text affirms that “the righteous will live forever with the risen Christ”?

It influences prayers, hymns, and burial practices.

How does the belief in resurrection influence Christian funeral traditions?

It will be identical to the earthly body.

It will be transformed into an imperishable, glorified body.

What does 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 teach about the resurrection body?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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