Presumption

PRESUMPTION

BASIC R.C. BELIEF This is being absolutely sure of Heaven, regardless of future sins or works. This is a mortal sin. We also sin by presumption when we trust we can be saved “without our own efforts” (ST. PETER’S CATECHISM).

POST VATICAN II In progressive Roman Catholic theology, not much is made of this because most don’t believe God will send many (or any) to Hell. Aside from a few hopeless cases, everyone will go to Heaven (probably via Purgatory).