The End of the

World Precedes
the Second
Coming of Christ

Module in
LIFE AND BEYOND
 Introduction
Since then, we are always being reminded of the end of the
world. There are said to be signs that appeared already, that
made them conclude that the end of the world is coming so
near, yet unpredictably when and how. Though uncertain and
scared of such possibility, as Catholic Christians, we are
always reminded of Christ’s second coming, on to where he
will save us from eternal punishment.
This module will help the learners understand that the
end of the world and Christ's Second Coming are two
inseparable events in the Christian life that we look forward
in every celebration of the liturgy.
Content Standard
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the end of the world and
Christ's Second Coming as two inseparable events in the Christian life
that we look forward in every celebration of the liturgy.

Performance Standard
The learner should be able to reflect on the relationship of the end of
the world and the Parousia (Second Coming of Christ) as part of the
mystery of our faith
Learning Competencies
At the end of the discussion, students will be able to interpret the catechesis for
Advent Season as a preparation for the second coming of Christ and how one is
expected to prepare both physically and spiritually.

Learning Competencies
At the end of the discussion, students will be able to interpret the catechesis for
Advent Season as a preparation for the second coming of Christ and how one is
expected to prepare both physically and spiritually.
Christian Message
Doctrine: Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Moral: Being vigilant while waiting for the end of times, living a life of faith, hope and
charity.

Worship: Celebrate meaningfully the constant reign of “Christ the King” in the world.

Christian Message Time Duration

A Reflection Paper 4 hours
 Uncreation
Anonymous

In the beginning was the earth,

And it was very beautiful.
And man lived upon the earth. And man said: "Let us build skyscrapers
and expressways."
And man covered the earth with steel and concrete.
And man said: "It is good."

On the second day, man looked upon the clear blue waters of the earth.
And man said: "Let us dump our sewerage and wastes into the waters."
And man did. The waters became dark and murky.
And man said: "It is good."
 Uncreation
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On the third day, man gazed at the forests of the earth.

They were tall and green. And man said:
"Let us cut the trees to build things for ourselves."
And man did. And the forests grew thin.
And man said: "It is good."

On the fourth day, man saw the animals leaping in the fields and playing in
the sun.
And man said: "Let us trap the animals for money and shoot them for
sport."
And man did. And the animals became scarce.
And man said: "It is good."
 Uncreation
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On the fifth day, man felt the cool breeze in his nostrils.
And man said: "Let us burn our refuse and let the wind blow away the smoke and
debris."
And man did. And the air became dense with smoke and carbon.
And man said: "It is good."

On the sixth day, man saw many kinds of people on the earth
Different in race color and creed.
And man feared and said: "Let us make bombs and missiles in case
misunderstandings arise."
And man did. And missile sites and bomb dumps checkered the landscape.
 Uncreation
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On the seventh day, man rested.

And the earth was quiet and deathly still.
For man was no more.
And it was VERY GOOD!
Ponder on the questions below:

1. With the various natural and man-made

calamities, we have endured last year 2020,
what realizations/lessons did you get?

2. Do you agree that the end of the world/end

of times the scripture is referring to is just a
physical one? Elaborate your answer.
 II. The End of the World
We are in a period of time that almost
everything is instantly acquire. Modern
technology is making it possible. Due also to
pandemic, we are not just allowed to go out.
Purchasing of goods and services are most of
the time done online. This resulted to most
people start to lose the sense of time and the
value of time.
 Placing the Solemnity of Christ, the King at the end of her liturgical calendar was
a decision influenced by wisdom. It is set on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time. It
is intended to steer the heart and mind towards a future that is equally significant.
It is to demonstrate that the Lord of time and history is Christ the King. It also
indicates that at the end of time the whole world will be subjected to Christ in in
relation to Christ the King is the Lord of time and history. It also goes to show that
at the end of time, the entire creation will be subjected to Christ in whom, through
whom, and for whom all things visible and invisible were created (cf. Col 1:16).
 The Church's teaching with regard to the end of time is very
palpable particularly in her liturgy and sacraments. Both the
truths and the celebrations of our faith draw us to Christ who is
"the Alpha and the Omega" (Rv 22:13). The occurrence of the
end of the world is closely associated with Christ's second
coming. It is remarkable that the daily scriptural readings toward
the end of the Church's liturgical year speak of the world's
tribulations and its horrible destruction. However, the end of the
world and of time is not meant to frighten us. But rather to invite
us to gaze at the Lord who will come again in glory to renew all
Day of the Lord
 III. How will the world come to an
end?
a. New Testament notion of the End of the World
According to his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new
earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13)

In the end of time, God will create a new heaven and a new
earth. Evil will no longer have any power or attractiveness. The
redeemed will stand face to face with God – as his friends. Their
yearning for peace and justice will be fulfilled. To behold God
will be their blessedness. The Triune God will dwell among them
and wipe away every tear from their eyes; there will be nor more
death, sorrow, lamentation, or trouble.
 III. How will the world come to an
end?
b. The Signs of the End
The Gospel provides a clear description of the end of the world in
Matthew 24:29-30, “Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the
sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light, and the stars
will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And
then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes
of the earth will mourn.
Luke 21:25-27, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the
stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of
the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is
coming upon the world for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power
and great glory.”
 III. How will the world come to an
end?
The Synoptic gospels speak of the end of times “parousia.” To
understand it, it is necessary to consider something about their
interpretation. First, on the biblical accounts of the beginning and the
end of the world are similar in form. The story of creation proceeds
from chaos to cosmos, while the story of the end is exactly the reverse.
One is about God placing the stars in the firmament; the other is about
them falling from heaven, which is the literal meaning of dis-aster. Both
accounts use images from nature and both are told in the form of a myth.
This striking resemblance in form suggests a similar kind of
interpretation. At the outset this much should at least be clear: neither
Genesis nor the Book of Revelation intends to give an historical or
scientific account of the distant past or of the remote future. They are
not eye-witness reports of how the world began or how the world will
 III. How will the world come to an
end?
However, these myths are not idle speculation but ways of
presenting religious truth about the nature of our world. They tell is
that the world comes from God and returns to God. Their vivid
imagery helps us to understand God's transcendence and absolute
sovereignty over all creatures. Moreover, they are not about events
in the past or the future; certainly not in the sense of giving us a
factual account of what happened or what is to come. They contain a
message, like all revelation, that is intended for the present,
contemporary world. Thus, the story of Adam and Eve is not about
two historical figures that lived at the dawn of creation, but about
the universal human condition as seen through the eyes of faith.
Likewise, the story of the end is not meant as a preview of events
 III. How will the world come to an
end?
Therefore, the gospel’s signs of the end of the world should
not be interpreted literally. The signs like proclamation of the
Kingdom and the Antichrist (Mk 13:7; Luke 21:9 and
Matthew 24:6) Though all things are about to end, this end
must be related to the present and so their meaning is to be
found in what they tell us about our contemporary world. In
these signs, we have a permanent reminder of the provisional
nature of all things. The death/end of earthly things is an ever-
present reality. It challenges every age with the need to be
watchful and vigilant. The signs also have an important
function in instilling an attitude of eschatological reserve
 III. How will the world come to an
end?
This means that at no time can anyone identify a historical
moment in which the Kingdom of God is realized. can ever
have are approximations to the reign of God for there will
always be the future element of the "not-yet," of something
that is still to come. This eschatological perspective liberates
church from complacency and false security. It emphasizes her
prophetic role to read and interpret the signs of the times.
Rightly understood the signs of the “Parousia” help us to
distinguish the challenge between adopting an apocalyptic
stance that passively waits for the end, or to embrace
liberating hope that inspires us to work for a new heaven and a
IV. What is the best way to prepare for the
second coming of Christ?
Through the Sacred Scriptures and the Holy Church, Christ shows
various means to prepare for this momentous event. Becoming awake
and prudent, possessing the theological virtues of hope, faith and
charity, following Christ who is our Way, our Truth and our Life,
we’ll remain in Him. One of the things that we should be careful
about is our acceptance of the secular teachings that circulates
nowadays over the net. We need to be guided by the Church.
Believing to various private revelations of unapproved and highly
questionable “seers” should be avoided. Recently in Canada, there
was a priest whose private revelation to him was condemned by his
reasonable local ordinary. Heresy on the interpretation of Rev 20:1-10
which they call millenarianism or the belief on thousand years reign
IV. What is the best way to prepare for the
second coming of Christ?
Millenarianism is the belief in the thousand years'
reign the saints that is associated with the final victory
over evil and the fullness of the Kingdom of God. It is
also known by the term millennialism or chiliasm
(from the Latin and Greek prefixes meaning a
thousand). Christian millennialism finds its basis in
Rev 20:1-10 where the thousand-year reign described.
Since millenarianism nowadays is misunderstood and
used by the enemy, it is certainly not accepted in the
Catholic Church.
IV. What is the best way to prepare for the
second coming of Christ?
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-11) gives us the lesson
on how to prepare. It allows us to see the kind of disciples Jesus have;
they both want to follow the Lord and be with Him but they differ in
terms of prepared and perseverance
What happens to us after death is an indicator of our own
personal, free choice to choose, or turn against, God and the road to
holiness. What happens after death also reveals who our God is-a God
of justice as well as compassion.
As Christians, by increasing in holiness and working for
everlasting life, we do not fear death, but rather ready ourselves for it.
As Christians, we should not fear death, but rather ready ourselves for
it, by growing in holiness and striving for eternal life.
Check Your Understanding
Explain your own belief in the “end of times” and compared it
the New Testament notion specifically the synoptic Gospels?

Reflection
How do you personally prepare for the
judgement day?
 Application

Write a reflection about the following questions:

a. Why is the title of Jesus “Christ the King relevant

and meaningful to people?
b. What are the 3 imminent occurrences ushered by
the end of the world? How are they related to one
another?
 Criteria

Accuracy
Argument
Clarity
Presentation
 References
1. Catholic Church. (2011) You Cat. San Francisco: Ignatius
Press
2. Catholic Church. (1994). Catechism of the Catholic
Church. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
3. Mckeating Colm (2009). Peace at the Last, A Christian
Theology of the Last Things. Quezon City: Claretian
Publications
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBc2gSSW04
 The End of the
World Precedes
the Second
Coming of Christ

Module in
LIFE AND BEYOND