In the end, death will come for each of us. This sad reality is the direct result of the original sin of Adam and Eve (c.f., Genesis 3). But as Christians, we know that death is not the end of the story. Jesus Christ, our Messiah and Savior, came to save us from the eternal death that awaits those who willfully rebel against God.

So death does not have to be as frightening or difficult, because we believe in the Lord and seek to follow His teachings and commandments (c.f., 1 John 5:1-21; Acts 10:34-35).

This section of Catholics Come Home will provide you with some spiritual and practical resources to help you better understand the Christian view of death and moral teachings regarding end of life issues.

Consider St. Paul's explanation of earthly death and the gift of eternal life: Romans 5:1-21. Because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, our earthly death is now a stepping stone to our eternal life. Praise God!

Here are some helpful resources to guide you in your learning about death and the life to come:

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