Purgatory

To achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. It is often described as a "cleansing fire" that burns away the lasting defects of sin.

Purgatory is defined as a for those who die in God’s grace but still harbor "imperfect purification". It is not a "second chance" at salvation, but a "finishing school" for heaven. Purgatory

While the word "Purgatory" is not in the Bible, Catholics point to passages like 1 Corinthians 3:15 , which mentions being saved "only as through fire". To achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven