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What is the union of all baptized members of the church on earth and heaven and in purgatory?
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How does baptism relate to the Communion of Saints?
The Communion of Saints consists of all the baptized Christians on earth (the Church Militant), the baptized in purgatory (The Church Suffering), and those in heaven (The Church Triumphant). One enters the Communion of Saints through the Sacraments of Initiation which consists of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Baptism is the initial entry into the Communion of Saints.
What did the church say happened to peoples souls when they died?
Depending on what church, heaven, hell, or purgatory.
What is a name for a soul in purgatory?
There is no such thing as a "name" for a soul in purgatory. They are just souls in the interim location between heaven and hell, being purified by the flames so that they can get to heaven.Note: I personally believe that purgatory doesn't exist and that there is only heaven and hell. Jesus is the only way for the suffering is forever, not just temporary.Roman Catholic AnswerIn Christian theology, there are only two states in which one can end: heaven or hell. There are, however, until the end of the world, three states in which those destined for heaven exist, they are commonly called the Church Militant (members of Christ's Church on earth); the Church Triumphant (the souls in Heaven); and the Church Suffering, which is comprised of the souls detained in purgatory. Please note that purgatory is not so much a place as a state in which God purifies a soul that has died, that is destined for heaven, and is not perfect, as nothing imperfect can enter heaven. This state (or "place" if you will) will cease to exist at the end of the world as everyone will either be in heaven or hell.
Is there a difference between Catholics and the Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church is the Body of Christ, and consists of all Catholic Christians united under their Bishops, and ultimately under the Bishop of Rome - the Pope, the successor of St. Peter, currently Pope Francis.The Catholic Church consists of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, as its head; while its members consist of the Church Triumphant (all the saints in heaven), the Church Suffering (those who have died and are in purgatory), and the Church Militant (all those baptized Catholics on earth).The only difference is that the Catholic Church is the entire Body of Christ, while Catholics are members of that Body.
According to the Catholic church do ghosts exist on earth?
No; a soul is immediately judged after death and is sent to heaven, purgatory or hell.
When does the Church remember all that are deceased souls on?
November 1 is All Saints Day, and November 2 is All Souls Day. All Saints is when we celebrate all those who have entered heaven and are now Saints. All Souls Day is when we pray for All Holy Souls who are still suffering in Purgatory. Heaven is commonly referred to as the Church Triumphant, Purgatory is the Church Suffering, and here we are in the Church Militant.
Is Purgatory still a part of Catholic belief?
yes! indeed Catholic Church believe in Purgatory. In 1 Peter 3:18-20: " ...He (Jesus Christ) went and preached to those spirits that were in prison..."; a place or State of what we call purgatory where in Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ preached those suffering spirit that fall short because of sins are cleansed, before entering into Heaven. Remember we worship God in Spirit and the membership of the Church is in Spirit. Because of the faith of relatives and friends and of the church; praying together with the Saints and angels in heaven to the Father in Heaven through the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, help the souls in Purgatory to go to heaven. Like what Martha and Mary did, Lazarus had awaken and live.
What does John Tetzel mean when he says as soon as the coin in the coffer rings the soul from purgatory springs?
it means every time someone puts a coin in the coffer of the church someone in purgatory is released to heaven.
What are Catholics and their beliefs regarding death?
A Catholic is a baptized Christian who follows Christ in the Church which He established. Death is the just punishment for sin, to which all men (saving Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, and His mother) are subject. Immediately after death comes the particular judgment and the soul's immediate arrival in hell or heaven, or purgatory if that soul is bound for heaven but not yet pure.
How do you get into the Communion of Saints?
The Communion of Saints is the unity and co-operation of the members of the Church on earth, in purgatory, and in heaven. You enter this through the Sacraments of Initiation, beginning with Baptism, then Confirmation, and the Eucharist. You enter it by the grace of God which is given to you by the Holy Spirit through these sacraments.
Your brother died without the last rights he fell into a canal accidentally he took his wife and children away on holiday they couldn't find him for three days can he still get to heaven?
If your brother was baptized and in a state of grace he would probably be in either Purgatory or Heaven. Either way, Heaven is his final destination.
What does being a saint in catholicism mean?
The word saint can refer to any Christian; on earth, in heaven, or in purgatory. But it usually refers to a person that the Church knows for sure is in heaven (e.g. St. Francis of Assisi).
