Heaven and Hell

What is Heaven?

God wants everyone to live with him for ever in love. Heaven is the name we give to living with God for ever.

What is Hell?

God wants everyone to live with him for ever in love, but he does not force anyone to live with him. Hell is the name we give to being separated from God for ever.

What is Purgatory?

God wants everyone to live with him for ever in love. Even though we might want to be in heaven, often we do things which separate us from God. God loves us so much that he will take away the things that stop us from living with him for ever. Purgatory is the name we give to the waiting and purifying we might go through before going into heaven.

What do you think heaven and hell are like?

Complete these sentences. Give more examples if you can.

Heaven is ....

Hell is ...

 

 

 

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