181. What is the judgment called which will be passed on each one of us immediately after death?
The judgment which will be passed on each one of us immediately after death is called the judgment.
182. If everyone is judged immediately after death, why will there be a general judgment?
Although everyone is judged immediately after death, it is fitting that there be a general judgment in order that the , wisdom, and of God may be glorified in the of all.
183. What are the rewards or punishments appointed for men after the particular judgment?
The rewards or punishments appointed for men after the particular judgment are , purgatory, or .
184. Who are punished in purgatory?
Those are punished for a time in purgatory who die in the state of but are guilty of sin, or have not fully satisfied for the punishment due to their sins.
185. Who are punished in hell?
Those are punished in hell who die in sin; they are deprived of the of God and dreadful torments, especially that of fire, for all .
186. Who are rewarded in heaven?
Those are rewarded in heaven who have died in the state of grace and have been in purgatory, if necessary, from all venial sin and all of temporal punishment; they see face to face and share forever in His glory and happiness.
187. What is meant by the word "Amen," with which we end the Apostles' Creed?
By the word "Amen," with which we end the Apostles' Creed, is meant " it is," or "So be "; the word expresses our firm belief in all the that the Creed contains.