beliefs about the trinity Flashcards
explain the role of our father
the father is our judge and our creator
beliefs about the trinity:
there is only one God
the father, the son & the holy spirit are all God
the father, the son & the holy spirit are not the same but are all equal
explain how the Trinity is shown in worship
when making the sign of the cross.
Catholics are baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
belief in the Trinity is proclaimed in the Nicene Creed
the trinity in the church:
- we use the trinity to bring members into the church
- during mass the sign of the cross is said -> reminds us of the trinity
- we state the creed which reminds us of the 3 persons of the trinity
explain the role of the son
- the son is our saviour and brings us salvation
- the son is God in human form - the incarnation
- the son has lived among us & brings salvation
explain the role of the holy spirit
- the holy spirit is our communicator and guider
- it inspires the bible & the church
- the holy spirit helps catholics live holy lives today
how has the trinity been revealed?
the father - is our creator therefore is outside us
the son - lived beside us as a human
the holy spirit - dwells within us
developments of the trinity
- council of nicaea (325 AD)
the son is consubstancial with the father
how does the holy spirit work in the church?
gave the disciples the courage to preach about the Paschal Mystery (Pentecost)
gives grace at confirmation – this empowers Catholics when preaching about the Paschal Mystery
The power of the Holy Spirit transforms the bread into Jesus’ body
trinity beliefs:
the trinity is one
- monotheists which believed in ONE God
all parts of the trinity are all God
- equal in power but not the same
how does the holy spirit work in the church
hs gave disciples the courage to preach at (Pentecost)
gives grace at confirmation - empowers Catholics today
transforms the bread into Jesus’ body reminds us of Jesus’ passion
