Chapter 7: Trinity Flashcards
What did the second Vatican council say about the use of music in mass? And what does it do for worship?
It unites people in praise
Increases the beauty of worship
Helps people feel more involved in their prayer
It has helped people get more involved in worship. Singing is a physical as well as an emotional one, it has inspired people to become fully involved in the praise of God
How are psalms used in catholic worship?
Psalms are poetry from the old testament, they for, the backbone of the divine office which is normally sung.
They are used during the first and second reading they are short extracts which help people to focus
They centre around the praise of God . They acknowledge that everything that we have comes from God and without God they are nothing.
Explain why the church supports the use of sacred music.
The church uses music as it unites the parish in worship, it allows for everyone (even children) to pray in a fun way. It helps people feel they are more included in the praise and worship of God.
What is the liturgy?
It refers to the practices and rituals that happen during the communal worship of God. Music helps to liven up the liturgy and have everyone take part.
What is plainchant?
It is an ancient form of music which is sung to a limited range of notes, normally in latin to sing the divine office and latin parts during mass.
What are traditional hymns?
Traditional hymns (soul of my saviour), have helped believers lift their hearts and minds to God for years. They are used alongside more modern hymns to help everyone feel included.
What are contemporary worship songs?
contemporary worship songs use drums and guitars rather than the organ. Some people think that the upbeat music distracts them from worshipping God. However others think that it the churches way of responding to the need of modern christians
What are mass settings and how have they been changed?
Mass settings are parts of the mass which must be sung rather than said such as the alleluia or the glory to god.
They are usually intended for performance by a choir of trained singers rather than a congregation.
They have been altered so that the congregation can join in. These mass settings use simple melodies which is contemporary yet suited to worship. It appeals to the whole congregation.
What are acclamations?
They are the specific parts of the mass that highlight celebration.
Describe the acclamation of ‘the gloria’
The gloria is a hymn of praise to God. Many of the musical versions use a more complex arrangement of voices to convey the feeling of thankfulness to god. Isn’t sung during advent and lent
Describe the acclimation of the Alleluia
Alleluia means praise god
At the easter vigil it is sung 3 times to announce the resurrection. It is a hymn of joy, triumph and praise of God.
The alleluia is sung to introduce the gospel, it is sung to greet the presence of christ,the word of God. It is sung frequently in plainchant.
Describe the sanctus.
It is latin for holy and is the first word of the hymn sung before the eucharistic prayer. It includes the phrase ‘holy holy holy’ representing the trinity.
The sanctus can be sung in a reflective manner showing the peace and harmony of the heavenly court where angels and humans gather in the presence of God.
Describe the mystery of faith.
People acclaim the mystery of faith after the consecration. It means that we recognise that the consecration has made present Jesus’s blood and body. It is through this event that God shows his love for his people so it should be sung whole heartedly
What does the triune of God mean?
It stresses that within God there is three-ness
it helps us see god as dynamic and relational.
What does the trinity mean?
Focuses on the distinctive qualities of the three persons: Father, Son and holy spirit. They are separate parts of God however they are one being
It helps to see that god is dynamic and relational