P1- Trinity Flashcards
3 reasons why the Catholic Church teaches that it’s good to use music during worship
-Makes worship feel more joyous or solemn
-Inspires people to praise God
-Unites people in praise “music fosters unity”
What is plainchant
-Ancient form of music
-Usually unaccompanied
-Limited range of notes
-Used in monastries and church services for the Latin parts of Mass
Why is plainchant used during Catholic worship
The Catholic Church considers it ideal for mass as “it is specially suited to the Roman Liturgy” (SVC)
What are traditional hymns
-Religious songs praising God
-Used by generation of believers
-Accompanied by an organ
-Sung in church by whole congregation
Why are traditional hymns used in Catholic worship
-Help people feel involved in worship
-Stood the test of time
What are contemporary worship songs
-Religious songs written recently for worship
-Accompanied by modern instruments
-Sound more upbeat than traditional usually
-Sung in church by whole congregation
Why are contemporary worship songs used in Catholic worship
-Help people feel involved in worship
-More accessible and appealing than traditional hymns
-Attracts younger generation
What are psalms
-Parts of the music sung rather than said (e.g Alleluia)
-Since 1960s, psalms are simpler to allow the congregation to join in more
Why are psalms used in Catholic worship
-Help people feel involved in worship
-Help mass appeal to the whole congregation
What does “Hear, O Israel. The Lord is our God, the Lord alone” (Deut 6:4) teach Christians about the Trinity
-‘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
What does Jesus’ baptism in Mark 3:16-17/ Mark 1:9-11 teach Christians about the Trinity
-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
How are the Three Persons present at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:16-17
-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)
What does “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying ‘Abba! Father!’” (Gal 4:6) teach Christians about the Trinity
-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
What does Genesis 1 teach about the Trinity
-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
What is the Trinity
Three Persons of God- The Father, Son and Holy Spirit
What is the Nicene Creed
Statement of Faith about what Catholics believe, explaining the nature of the Trinity and how the Three Persons relate to each other
What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Father
God the Father is the creator of all things
Quote from Nicene Creed about God the Father
“I believe in One God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth”
What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Son
-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
Quote from Nicene Creed about God the Son
“consubstantial with the father”
“He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father”
What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Holy Spirit
-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
Quote from Nicene Creed about God the Holy Spirit
“The Lord, the giver of life”
“Who with the father and Son is adored and glorified”
How does belief in the Trinity and the love of the Trinity influence Christians today
-HS is the love of the Father and Son
-This love enters peoples lives as grace
-This inspires them to show love to others
What does mission mean
Sending people out to help others
Example of missionary work
Missionaries are sent out by the Church to work in poverty by providing educational or medical care
How does missionary work share God’s love
-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”
What is evangelism
Preaching the good news about Jesus to others and sharing knowledge and experience of Christianity to influence the lives of others
How does evangelism share God’s love
-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)
Finish the quote from 1 John 4:16- “God is…”
Love
Explain what St Augustine said about the Trinity
-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
Explain what Catherine LaCugna said about the Trinity
- 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
Similarities between Augustine and LaCugna’s theories about the Trinity
Both used the foundation that ‘God is love’ from the Bible (John 1)
Differences between Augustine and LaCugna’s theories about the Trinity
St Augustine= Relationships within the Trinity
LaCugna= How Trinity is revealed to humans as God’s attempt to redeem them (outward effects)
What is the Magisterium
The teaching authority of the Pope and Bishops to shape the Catholic Church’s teachings (coming from the authority of the 12 apostles)
2 reasons why the Magisterium has authority for Catholics
-Apostolic Succession
-Since the leader of the apostles (Peter) , there has been an unbroken succession of Popes and Bishops
What is a council and why is it called
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
What was decided at the Council of Nicaea
-The Son is eternally begotten from the Father
-Father and Son have always co-existed
-Both equal and of the same nature
Why was the Council of Nicaea called
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
What was decided at the Council of Constantinople
-HS is the Third Person of the Trinity and is fully God
-Jesus is both fully God and fully Human
Why was the Council of Constantinople called
There were further disputes about the nature of the Trinity including the nature of Jesus
What is Baptism
A sign of initiation where a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church and a child of God
How are Catholics baptised today
-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
How was Jesus baptised
-Baptised by his cousin John the Baptist
-Totally submerged under the water and then rose out
3 things that the water symbolises at baptism
-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
4 reasons why Baptism is important
-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
What is prayer
‘Raising the heart and mind to God’
What is prostating and what does it symbolise
-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
What is genuflecting and what does it symbolise
-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
What is the meaning behind kneeling during prayer and why do Christians do it
-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
What is the meaning of bowing during prayer and why do Christians do it
-Sign of respect
-Sign of praise to God
-Acknowledges God’s greatness
What is the meaning behind joining hands during prayer and why do Christians do it
-Sign of asking
-Request for help from God
What are traditional prayers
Prayers with set words, passed down over generations
Example of a traditional prayer
Hail Mary, Our Father, Set prayers of the Rosary
3 reason why Christians pray Traditional Prayers
-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
What are spontaneous prayers
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
3 reasons why Christians pray spontaneous prayers
-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
What are Mass settings
Parts of the Mass sung rather than said
2 examples of Mass settings
Alleluia
Gloria
What are acclamations
Certain parts of the Mass which highlight the praise and celebration of God
What is the Gloria and when is it said during Mass
-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”
What is the Alleluia and when is it said during Mass
-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
What is the Sanctus and when is it said during prayer
-Latin word meaning ‘Holy’
-Hymn to praise God’s holiness
-Used before the Eucharistic prayer in Mass
-Not used during sorrowful seasons
What is the Mystery of Faith and when is it said during Prayer
-Acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life, death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration
-Sung after the consecration
