1. Chapter 5 Pp 126-133 Eternal Destiny Communion of Saints Mary, the Greatest Saint

2. Eternal Destiny What is our eternal destiny? 2 nd part of the Hail Mary we pray: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen Note what some of the saints have said right before their deaths. See page 126.

3. Eschatology: The Last Things death judgment (particular & general) Christ’s 2 nd coming Heaven, Hell, Purgatory resurrection of the body eternal life

4. Communion of Saints The union of: The Church on earth – pilgrim Church The Church in Purgatory – Church suffering The Church in Heaven – Church Triumphant What is the relation among these groups which make up the Communion of Saints?

5. Devotion to the Saints Veneration not worship Worship is only for whom? What do we mean by veneration? Pray to the saints to intercede for us with God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit Study their lives, imitate their virtues

6. Mary, the Greatest Saint She had a special role in salvation history Chosen to be the Mother of God Mary and Joseph raised Jesus in a loving home Mary supported Jesus to the end

7. Titles of Mary Immaculate Conception Virgin Mary Mother of God, Mother of the Church Assumption of Mary

8. Mary, being the greatest saint, we venerate her. There are many devotions to Mary the Rosary Angelus First Saturday Devotion Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary various novenas