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P1- Trinity Flashcards

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3 reasons why the Catholic Church teaches that it’s good to use music during worship

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-Makes worship feel more joyous or solemn
-Inspires people to praise God
-Unites people in praise “music fosters unity”

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What is plainchant

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-Ancient form of music
-Usually unaccompanied
-Limited range of notes
-Used in monastries and church services for the Latin parts of Mass

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Why is plainchant used during Catholic worship

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The Catholic Church considers it ideal for mass as “it is specially suited to the Roman Liturgy” (SVC)

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What are traditional hymns

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-Religious songs praising God
-Used by generation of believers
-Accompanied by an organ
-Sung in church by whole congregation

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Why are traditional hymns used in Catholic worship

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-Help people feel involved in worship
-Stood the test of time

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What are contemporary worship songs

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-Religious songs written recently for worship
-Accompanied by modern instruments
-Sound more upbeat than traditional usually
-Sung in church by whole congregation

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Why are contemporary worship songs used in Catholic worship

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-Help people feel involved in worship
-More accessible and appealing than traditional hymns
-Attracts younger generation

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What are psalms

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-Parts of the music sung rather than said (e.g Alleluia)
-Since 1960s, psalms are simpler to allow the congregation to join in more

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Why are psalms used in Catholic worship

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-Help people feel involved in worship
-Help mass appeal to the whole congregation

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What does “Hear, O Israel. The Lord is our God, the Lord alone” (Deut 6:4) teach Christians about the Trinity

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-‘The Lord alone’= Only One God
-Through teachings of Jesus in the NT, Christians believe God is Three Persons
-Even though there are Three separate persons, there is still only One God

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What does Jesus’ baptism in Mark 3:16-17/ Mark 1:9-11 teach Christians about the Trinity

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-HS is the love uniting the Father and Son
-HS is represented as a dove coming down from the Father to the Son
-The Father is the ‘voice from heaven’
-Father calls Jesus his son
-Three Persons co-existing

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How are the Three Persons present at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:16-17

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-HS is a dove coming down from the Father to the Son
-Father is the ‘voice from Heaven’
-Father calls Jesus his Son (God the Son took on human form to become Jesus)

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What does “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying ‘Abba! Father!’” (Gal 4:6) teach Christians about the Trinity

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-Explains relationship between the Trinity and a Christian
-Christians are God’s children and brothers/sisters to Jesus
-Father pours out the HS into Christian’s hearts which is the love uniting the Father and Son
-Fills a person with grace

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What does Genesis 1 teach about the Trinity

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-How God created the universe
-‘God’ refers to the Father who created the universe
-‘Wind from God’ or ‘Spirit’ shows the HS was involved in the creation
-God created the universe with the power of his Word which is interpreted as the Son

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What is the Trinity

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Three Persons of God- The Father, Son and Holy Spirit

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What is the Nicene Creed

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Statement of Faith about what Catholics believe, explaining the nature of the Trinity and how the Three Persons relate to each other

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What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Father

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God the Father is the creator of all things

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Quote from Nicene Creed about God the Father

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“I believe in One God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth”

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What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Son

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-God the Son is eternal
-There is no distinction in nature between the Father and Son
-Son took on human limitations to be Jesus
-Son became human out of love for humanity and died to save them
-Jesus rose into Heaven to take his place back as the Son of God after his death

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Quote from Nicene Creed about God the Son

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“consubstantial with the father”
“He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father”

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What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Holy Spirit

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-HS gives life to all things
-HS comes from both the Father and Son and unites them in love
-HS is equal in majesty and power to the Father and Son

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Quote from Nicene Creed about God the Holy Spirit

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“The Lord, the giver of life”
“Who with the father and Son is adored and glorified”

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How does belief in the Trinity and the love of the Trinity influence Christians today

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-HS is the love of the Father and Son
-This love enters peoples lives as grace
-This inspires them to show love to others

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What does mission mean

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Sending people out to help others

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Example of missionary work

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Missionaries are sent out by the Church to work in poverty by providing educational or medical care

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How does missionary work share God’s love

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-Shares the love of God through their actions
-Loving others as God loves them
-Follows the commandment “Those who love God, must love their brothers and sisters also”

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What is evangelism

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Preaching the good news about Jesus to others and sharing knowledge and experience of Christianity to influence the lives of others

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How does evangelism share God’s love

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-Inspired by the HS to share their knowledge of God’s love with others
-Help others experience the joy of being Christian
-Jesus’ last instructions were to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28)

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Finish the quote from 1 John 4:16- “God is…”

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Love

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Explain what St Augustine said about the Trinity

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-Focused on relationship WITHIN the Trinity
-Love can’t exist on its own- someone has to give and someone has to receive
-Love must have three things- person who loves, is loved and the love uniting them
-Father loves the Son and the love uniting them is the HS

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Explain what Catherine LaCugna said about the Trinity

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  • Focuses on OUTWARD EFFECTS of the Trinity
    -Son is continually and eternally coming from the Father
    -HS is the love eternally uniting them
    -This continual act constantly flows outward to the whole of creation
    -Son becomes Jesus to bring redemption
    -HS is continually guiding believers to the Father
    -Once redemption is complete, all things will be brought back to God
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Similarities between Augustine and LaCugna’s theories about the Trinity

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Both used the foundation that ‘God is love’ from the Bible (John 1)

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Differences between Augustine and LaCugna’s theories about the Trinity

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St Augustine= Relationships within the Trinity
LaCugna= How Trinity is revealed to humans as God’s attempt to redeem them (outward effects)

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What is the Magisterium

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The teaching authority of the Pope and Bishops to shape the Catholic Church’s teachings (coming from the authority of the 12 apostles)

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2 reasons why the Magisterium has authority for Catholics

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-Apostolic Succession
-Since the leader of the apostles (Peter) , there has been an unbroken succession of Popes and Bishops

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What is a council and why is it called

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Popes and Bishops gathering together to make decisions about issues in the Church. The declarations are believed to be infaliable as the Church is guided by the HS

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What was decided at the Council of Nicaea

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-The Son is eternally begotten from the Father
-Father and Son have always co-existed
-Both equal and of the same nature

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Why was the Council of Nicaea called

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At the start of the 4th Century, a Priest called Arius taught that only God the Father was eternal so they wanted to state the truth

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What was decided at the Council of Constantinople

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-HS is the Third Person of the Trinity and is fully God
-Jesus is both fully God and fully Human

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Why was the Council of Constantinople called

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There were further disputes about the nature of the Trinity including the nature of Jesus

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What is Baptism

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A sign of initiation where a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church and a child of God

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How are Catholics baptised today

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-Water poured over the person’s head
-As it goes over, it is a symbol of joining Jesus in the tomb and after it is a symbol of beginning a new life as a Christian

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How was Jesus baptised

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-Baptised by his cousin John the Baptist
-Totally submerged under the water and then rose out

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3 things that the water symbolises at baptism

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-Submerging under= Joining Jesus in the tomb after he died
-Rising up= Joining in Jesus’ resurrection to begin a new life as Christian
-Symbolises the HS= Filled with the HS who sustains believers faith and commitment to God

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4 reasons why Baptism is important

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-Cleanses a person of all their sins
-It is a pledge to join God in Heaven after death
-Fills a person with HS to give them strength to resist evil
-Shares the life of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

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What is prayer

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‘Raising the heart and mind to God’

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What is prostating and what does it symbolise

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-Lying flat with your face on the ground
-Sign of total humility to God
-A position of pleading for help and mercy
-Shows a person has given themselves up to God

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What is genuflecting and what does it symbolise

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-Bending down on one knee only
-Sign of respect
-Do it when you enter the Church or pass the tabernacle, to acknowledge Christ’s presence

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What is the meaning behind kneeling during prayer and why do Christians do it

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-Bending both legs so knees rest on the ground
-Sign of humility
-Acknowledgement of God’s authority and submits to his will
-Position asking for forgiveness

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What is the meaning of bowing during prayer and why do Christians do it

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-Sign of respect
-Sign of praise to God
-Acknowledges God’s greatness

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What is the meaning behind joining hands during prayer and why do Christians do it

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-Sign of asking
-Request for help from God

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What are traditional prayers

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Prayers with set words, passed down over generations

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Example of a traditional prayer

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Hail Mary, Our Father, Set prayers of the Rosary

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3 reason why Christians pray Traditional Prayers

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-No worry about coming up with the right words
-Familiar words can be comforting when upset
-Not focusing too much on the words, allows them to open up more to the presence of God

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What are spontaneous prayers

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No set or formal words, so more sincere and personal way of communicating with God. Believe the the HS guides them in what to say

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3 reasons why Christians pray spontaneous prayers

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-Feels more sincere as you open up to God about worries
-Helps develop individual relationship with God
-Comes from the heart so reflects how you feel in that very moment

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What are Mass settings

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Parts of the Mass sung rather than said

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2 examples of Mass settings

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Alleluia
Gloria

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What are acclamations

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Certain parts of the Mass which highlight the praise and celebration of God

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What is the Gloria and when is it said during Mass

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-Hymn to praise God’s glory and greatness
-Near the beginning of the Mass
-Not used during sorrowful seasons (Lent, Advent)
-“Glory to God in the highest Heaven”

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What is the Alleluia and when is it said during Mass

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-Hebrew word meaning ‘praise God’
-Hymn of joy and triumph to praise God
-Announces the presence of Christ
Introduces the readings of the Gospel at Mass
-Sung 3 times during the Easter Vigil

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What is the Sanctus and when is it said during prayer

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-Latin word meaning ‘Holy’
-Hymn to praise God’s holiness
-Used before the Eucharistic prayer in Mass
-Not used during sorrowful seasons

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What is the Mystery of Faith and when is it said during Prayer

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-Acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life, death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration
-Sung after the consecration

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