And even after all that, there are no Catholics certain of going to heaven when they die.
Catholicism has made salvation WAY too complicated.
in the Gospel this week (luke 13:22-30) for many I tell you will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then you will stand outside knocking and saying "Lord, open the door for us" but He will reply, I do not know where you are from......sounds to me like there may be some obstacles at the gates of Heaven.
Maybe He will say "I came to Earth and established the Catholic religion for you to follow......but No, you decided that you could do it better by yourselves.....what did I know about the way I wanted things done."
"so, go at it, do it your way, see if your results are as good as those that I had in mind for you......good luck with that."