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In catholic teachings what is the place where souls go to be punished for sins before going to heaven?
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What is the benefit of practicing Catholicism?
.Catholic AnswerThe benefits of practicing Catholicism is that you are following the teachings of Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the only Church that He founded, and you have a firm hope of heaven.
According to the Catholic Church this was a place where souls had to go before getting into Heaven to make up for sins they created on Earth?
" purgatory " was a place where souls went to make up for their sins before they went to heaven
The difference between Catholic and Protestant views of what happens after death?
The only major difference is that Protestants believe if go to heaven you go straight to heaven. Catholics believe for most people you have to go to purgatory before you go to heaven.
When does a saint become a saint?
A saint becomes a saint the instant they enter heaven. However, before the Catholic Church can declare them as a saint in heaven they carry out a lengthy investigation to assure that the person is, indeed, in heaven. This is called the canonization process,
What were problems that the Lutheran had with catholic beliefs?
that the Pope is infallible. that Mary died as a virgin, that you have to spend time in purgatory before going to heaven
Is it important to follow the churches teachings everyday?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church is the Mystical Body of Christ. The Church exists as Christ's Body to lead people to heaven. So "church teachings" are actually the teachings of Jesus Christ. I think it is obvious, when looked at this way, that it is more than important to follow Church teachings everyday, it is imperative to follow them at all times, as the Church is teaching us how to fulfill our role as children of God.
What is the punishment King Hamlet's Ghost must suffer and why?
King Hamlet's spirit is in Purgatory, the waiting-room for heaven, where he is punished (by "sulfurous and tormenting flames" apparently) for the sins he committed since his last confession. It's a very Catholic concept.
Who was a titan in greek mythology who was punished by Zeus for stealing fire from heaven and giving it to human beings?
Prometheus
Who was the Titan in Greek mythology who was punished by Zeus for stealing fire from heaven and giving it to human beings?
Prometheus.
Why do churches have arches?
Churches have arches to represent the stairs to heaven up to heaven after you die.?Catholic AnswerChurches have arches to support the roof, it is an architectural feature and term, not a Catholic one.
How could Christians make sure they got to heaven before martin Luther?
Martin Luther didn't determine people got to heaven, but the Catholic Church was the entity that determined who got into heaven. If they excommunicated a person that was taken away. People were in great fear of being excommunicated by the church.
Is heaven up and hell is down?
yes, that is the catholic belief
