Music In The Liturgy Flashcards
What are psalms
pieces of poetry read from the book of psalms in the OT.Often sung with music and part of worship
What are plainchant ?
An ancient form of music usually sung unaccompanied,to a limited range of notes
What are traditional hymns
Religious songs that praise God.Have been used for generations of believers
What are contemporary worship songs
Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship.Usually accompanied with modern instruments like guitars
What are mass settings
Parts of the mass that are sung not said such as the Glorias.
Why are psalms used in worship ?
Centre around the praise of God Recognise that everything comes from God and without him,people are nothing.Talk about the joy of praising God
Why are plainchants used in worship ?
Catholic Church consoders it to be ideal to use in the Mass
Why are traditional hymns used ?
Helps people feel involved in worship
Have been proven good ways to praise God
Why are contemporary worship songs used in worship ?
Some think it is more accessible and appealing than some traditional hymns.However, others think they are disrespectful.
Why are mass settings used in worship ?
Help people feel involved in worship and help mass appeal to the whole congregation
What is a Gloria
A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness
What is a Alleluia
A hebrew word meaning “ praise God “
A hymn of joy and triumph that praises God
What is a Sanctus
A hym praising God’s holiness.Sanctus a latin word for holy
When is Gloria used ?
Used near the beginnings of mass
When is an aleluia used
To introduce the reading of the Gospel or to greet the presence of Christ
When is a Sanctus used ?
Before the Eucharistic Prayer in the Mass
When is the Mystery of Faith used ?
Used after the consecration,when the Bread and Wine have become the Body and Blood of Christ
Jesus’ baptism is when God revealed himself as
Three persons
The Father is the
Voice from heaven
Holy Spirit is the love
That unites the Father and the Son
God the Son took
On human form as Jesus
God the Father is the
Creator of all things
There is no distinction in nature between
God the Father and God the Son
The Son took on the limitations
Of human nature to become Jesus
The Son took on human nature because of his
Love for all people.He wanted to save people from the power of sin .
God the Son died
As a human being
God the Holy Spirit gives life
To all things
The Holy Spirit comes from
The Father and the Son
The Holy spirit unites the Father and the Son in
Love
The holy spirit is equal in power to
God the Son and God the Father
Genesis 1 teaches what about the Father
He created the universe
Genesis 1 teaches what about the Holy Spirit
It was involved in the crearion of the universe
Genesis 1 teaches what about God the Son
God created the universe with the power of God the Son also known as God the Word
How does the Holy Spirit’s love enter people
Through grace
What does the Holy Spirit’s grace inspire
Inspires them to show love to others
What is mission
Sending out people to help others.
How do missionaries share God’s love
Througn their actions
What is evangelism
Preaching the good news about Jesus
