The Communion of Saints
1. What does 'life everlasting' mean?
~ The good shall live forever in the glory and happiness of heaven (being with God)
~ The wicked shall live and be punished forever in the fire of hell forever.
2. What is meant by the Communion of Saints?
All the members of the Church, in heaven, on earth, and in purgatory, are in the one body in Jesus Christ.
3. How are the faithful on earth in communion with each other?
~ By professing the same faith
~ By obeying the same authority
~ By assisting each other with their prayers and good works
4. How are we on earth in communion with the Saints in heaven?
~ By honoring them as the glorified members of the Church
~ By praying to them
~ By their praying for us.
5. How are we on earth in communion with the souls in purgatory?
By helping them through prayer, fasting, indulgences, good works and having Mass said on their behalf.



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