Re Triune God

Question 1

What are four advantages for music in worship ?

Answer 1

1. Inspires people to praise God
2. Unites people in praise
3. Increases the beauty of worship
4. Helps people to get more involved in worship

Question 2

What did the bishops at the second vatican council stress about the benefits of using musics in worship ?

Answer 2

’ Sacred music is to be considered the more holy in proportion as it is more closely connected with the liturgical action ‘ .

Question 3

What is a psalm ?

Answer 3

A piece of poetry from the Old testament .

Question 4

Why are psalms used in worship ?

Answer 4

They talk about the joy of praising God through song and they recognise that everything comes from him .

Question 5

What is a plainchant ?

Answer 5

An ancient form of music , using in monasteries to sing the Divine Office in Latin .

Question 6

Why are plainchants used in worship ?

Answer 6

The catholic church considers it to be ideal to use it in the mass .

Question 7

What are traditional hymns ?

Answer 7

Religious songs that praise God and gave been used by generations of believers .

Question 8

Why are traditional hymns used in worship ?

Answer 8

Help more people to get involved

Question 9

What are contemporary worship songs ?

Answer 9

Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship . Usually accompanied by modern instruments .

Question 10

Why are contemporary songs used in worship ?

Answer 10

Help people to get involved , more accessible .

Question 11

What is a mass setting ?

Answer 11

The mass setting is parts of the mass that are sung rather than said , e.g the Alleluia, the Sanctus, and the Gloria .

Question 12

Why are mass settings used in worship ?

Answer 12

To help mass appeal to the whole congregation .

Question 13

What are acclamations ?

Answer 13

Certain parts of the mass , which highlight the praise and celebration of God .

Question 14

What are four examples of songs that help to praise God ?

Answer 14

Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus and Mystery of faith .

Question 15

What is Gloria ?

Answer 15

A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness

Question 16

When is the gloria used ?

Answer 16

Used near the beginning of mass .

Question 17

What is the Alleluia ?

Answer 17

A hebrew word meaning praise God . A hymn of joy and triumph .

Question 18

When is the Alleluia used ?

Answer 18

Used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at Mass to greet the presence of Christ .

Question 19

What is the sanctus ?

Answer 19

A latin word meaning ‘ holy ‘ . A hymn to praise God’s holiness .

Question 20

When is the sanctus used ?

Answer 20

Used before the Eucharistic prayer in mass .

Question 21

What is the Mystery of faith ?

Answer 21

An acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life, death and resurrection has been present through the consecration .

Question 22

When is the mystery of faith used ?

Answer 22

Used after the Bread and Wine have become the bidy and blood of christ .

Question 23

Who is made up of the trinity ?

Answer 23

The father , the son and the holy spirit .

Question 24

What is God sometimes also called ?

Answer 24

Triune God

Question 25

What verse from the old testament stresses that there is only one God ?

Answer 25

Deuteronomy 6:4

Question 26

Where is the trinity seen in the Bible ?

Answer 26

Baptism of Jesus and the creation story .

Question 27

In the baptism of Jesus , where can the trinity be seen ?

Answer 27

1. The dove that swoops down is the holy spirit
2. The voice from heaven is God .
3. Jesus is in the water

Question 28

What is the nicene creed ?

Answer 28

A statement of faith about what Catholics believe, which explains the nature of the Trinity and how the three persons relate to each other .