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ARCHITECTURE
what does church mean

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house of the lord

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what was the reformation

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a time when the authority of the pope was challenged

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what are intercessions

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prayers on behalf of others

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sowa for church architecture

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you learn your faith through the chuch building

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why is a church building so important (2)

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it is a place where catholic community gathers in one place to celebrate mass
it is the house of God

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why were so many churches in UK built after 1829

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because it is after the reformation when it was illegal to be a Catholic

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how does church design reflect catholic belief (6)

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the church faces the east which reminds us of the resurrection as the sun rises in the east
built in the shape of a cross to remind us he died for us
built in shape of a circle reminds us god has no beginning or end
built in shape of octogen shape of a star to remind us of the nativity
vaulted ceilings - gives us contact to heaven brings us closer to God
stained glass are stories from the bible which would help people when most couldn’t read

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what are the different ways churches are used (6)

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worship - celebrate mass
celebrate sacraments
private prayer - open all day place of calm and comfort
pray in front of blessed sacrament - feel closer to God
light candles in front of a statue for personal prayer and petitions
public prayer - feel part of a community

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CHURCH FEATURES
what is salvation

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saved from sin returning to god

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what is redemption

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forgiveness from sin

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what is the alter
what does it represent

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focal point of mass reminds us of last supper
reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice and the possibility of salvation

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what is the tabinacle why is it important

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where concecrated host is kept
we genuflect and keep a lit candle by it
10 commandments were kept in a tabernacle and so shows links to covenants

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what is lectern - why is it important

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where readings are proclaimed
liturgy of the word is an important part where priest shares communicates God’s message

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what is a crucifix what does it remind us of

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a cross with the image of jesus
reminds us of his sacrifice
can be focus of prayer
constant reminder of salvation

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SOWA

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the alter is the table of the lord

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what are the 4 mani internal features of a church

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lectern, alter, crucfix tabernacle

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name other feature common in church

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stations of the cross -15 images of the passion
stature- visual aids for prayer
font - holy water at the entrance reminds us of baptism

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why do internal features matter (3)

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1 it is the house of the lord so what is inside is as important as outside .
2 They remind us of key teachings and beliefs - salvation, redemption, reconcilliation
3 act as aids to worship and provide a focus
then all individual things above

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SACRED OBJECTS
what is a paten

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plate for large eucharist in mass

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what is a chalice

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cup for the wine

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what is a ciborium

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covered dish holds rest of hosts

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what is a sarcophagi

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stone box for a dead body

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what is consecration

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declaration when bread and wine become body and blood

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what is transubstanciation

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when bread and wine through power of holy spirit become body and blood

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what are intersessions

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prayers for someone else

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SOWA

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a cross, images of Jesus, Mary, Angels and Saints are to be exhibited in holy churches

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what is the definition of a sacred object

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something that a church uses in liturgy
can also be relics and objects to aid devotion eg candles and rosary

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why does the church use sacred vessels

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have holy images on them so a reminder of belief
play an important part in mass
aid worship

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name 3 sacred vessels used in mass
why are they significant

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chalice paten ciborium
1 used during concecration and transubstanciation
2 visable sign of concecration
3 universally recognisable symbols

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items used during mass that are not sacred

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cloths used to clean and cover chalice
books missal
vestments - priests outer clothes

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what are hunger cloths

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used in middle ages to cover the alter in Lent- had images of bible stories for those who could not read - still used in developing countries

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how are sacred objects used

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signify importance of eucharist
teach bible stories
universal symbol of consecration

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ciborium is most important sacred vessel
sacred objects do not aid worship they distract

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ARTWORK
what is a fresco

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painting on plaster

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what is iconoclasm

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destroying religious art for political reasons

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what is blasphemy

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speaking or doing something disrespectful to God

36
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what are icons

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paintings of religious figures

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SOWA

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sacred art is true and beautiful when evoking and gloryifying faith

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what is the meaning and significance of artwork for catholics (3)

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it is an expression of faith
helps artist and viewer understand teachings
expresses artists belief

39
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4 examples of religious artwork

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drawings frescoes murals mosaics

40
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what is the history of art in the catholic church

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have been arguments about should it be allowed as some believe it breaks 4th commandment so many were destroyed in 8th century as they thought blasphemous
second nicea council decided icons should be allowed so all artwork was allowed
this was overturned during reformation protestants tore down all imagery

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why is artwork important to Catholics (4)

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used first when people couldn’t read or write
allows more access to faith
helps us to remember and revisit stories
aids discussion
it is universal

42
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should artwork only be used in churches

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should not be just used in churches but displayed appropriatly in homes schools museums and public places allowing for private devotion

43
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3 examples of artwork

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return of prodical son by Rembrant - helps to discuss meaning of the parable
Nativity by Botticelli - demonstrates peace olive branch at Jesus birth
creation of Adam by Michelangelo - God and Abraham reaching out to each other no touching - the gap is our free will

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SCULPTURE AND STATUES
what is council of Trent what did they say about statues

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it is a council where catholics clarified the importance/relevance of statues
made it clear statues were not to be worshipped, used to homour and show adoration and used to aid prayer

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what is idolatry

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worship of false gods

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SOWA

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in old Testament God commanded statues should be made

47
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what is the meaning and significance of sculpture and statues (4)

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refelect human talent and beliefs
tells history of faith across the world
used as a teaching tool help remember stories
help to focus prayer
reminder of faith in our daily life

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what is significant about statues being sacred

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they cant just be got rid of as they are dedicated to God
when no longer useful they must be buried

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how can sculptures be used

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help to focus prayer and meditation
help to connect with jesus and saints
having statues in the home ensure religion plays a part in their daily life

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SYMBOLISM AND IMAGERY IN ART
what is evangelism

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spreading God’s word through your words and actions

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what is alpha and omega

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fist and last

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SOWA

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I am the alpha and omega the first and the last the beginning and the end

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what are symbols

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images used to represent something else

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why were symbols and imagery used in the catholic church (3)

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it was illegal to worship God until 313 so christians used symbols to practise their faith in secret
symbols were only recognised by other christians so helped to detect non believers
they were an outward sign of belief

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name 7 religious symbols

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cross-
fish
eagle
chirho
dove
alpha
evangilists

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significance of cross/cucifix (5)

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most common symbol
reminds us of Jesus death
reminds us of salvation and ressurection
it is a focus for prayer
worn as an outward sign of belief

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significance of fish (4)

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symbol used in secret by christians as it was less obvious than a cross
it means Jesus Christ son of god saviour - in greek letters spell fish
reinforces belief fishermen were apostles
reminds us feeding of 5000

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significance of eagle (4)

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demonstrates divine nature of God
teaches if you wait for God you will be given wings
reminder of evangilist John
demonstrates Jesus strength and power

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chi rho

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XP 1st 2 letters of christ in Greek
used by romans when they becam christians
it is on paschal candle and priests vestments

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dove

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symbol of holy spirit and baptism of jesus
represents hope like in Noahs story
seen as a symbol of peace by all

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alpha and omega

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1st and last letters of greek alphabet
represent gods eternity
links to scriptures
decorated alters

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evangelists

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4 writers of the gospels linked to an animal
Mathew a human
Mark a lion
Luke an ox
john an eagle
used on lecturns and to decorate alters

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eagle

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symbol of jesus divine nature and symbol of john

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DRAMA
what is a tableaux

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still images to music to demonstrate a biblical story

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what are passion plays

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act out the trial suffering and death of jesus

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what are mystery plays

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plays to act out biblical stories

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SOWA

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through words and actions drama engages the heart

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why is drama a positive way for people to engage

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people enjoy watching it
brings stories to life and helps people to remember them
bring communities together to put on play

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how can drama be used by church

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dramatic moments and bible stories cn be acted out
allows everyone to be involved and to understand scripture

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how are mystery or muricle plays usually performed

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as a tableux

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what did 1210 pope do

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banned clergy from taking part in these plays so put on touring companies who moved from town to town

72
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what happened in 1534
was this the case everywhere
when did they become popular again
where did they happen

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plays banned in England as seen as disrespectful
no still popular in Europe
1950’s
York

73
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what changes happened to passion plays and why

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they were originally in Latin so changed into local language so all could understand and take part

74
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why did passion plays stop

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reformation

75
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give an example of a passion play

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Oberammergau in Germany - largest passion play in Europe
world famous
example of evangalism

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how does drama express belief (7)

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brings bible stories to life
people in play see it as an act of worship
it shows actors devotion
brings community together to put on a play
some modernise the scripture to keep it relevant
drama has more impact than reading
and helps to remember

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MUSIC
what is traditional music

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been around for a long time - psalms and hymns

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what is a charismatic movement

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type of christian worship includes dance

79
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which parts of liturgy can be sung

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kyrie gloria hymns and psalm

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what is a hymn

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religious song shows prayer and adoration

81
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what is responsorial psalm

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chant said in parts that has a response repeated by congregation

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SOWA

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he who sings prayers twice

83
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why do we have music in church or how does music help express our belief

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church encourages use of music to worship and adore it
congregation worships together
helps people of all ages to engage with their faith
helps us to understand and remember teachings
adds variety to worship

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when are hymns sung in mass and how are they chosen

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entrance offertry communion recession - linked to liturgical year and readings

85
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what is plainchant- give an example

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first type of music allowed in church a chant with no music
gregorian chant

86
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what are psalms

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words from old testament - remind us of our history

87
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what is contemporary music

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modern lively takes inspiration from pop it attracts younger people

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