Re Triune God Flashcards
What are four advantages for music in worship ?
- Inspires people to praise God
- Unites people in praise
- Increases the beauty of worship
- Helps people to get more involved in worship
What did the bishops at the second vatican council stress about the benefits of using musics in worship ?
’ Sacred music is to be considered the more holy in proportion as it is more closely connected with the liturgical action ‘ .
What is a psalm ?
A piece of poetry from the Old testament .
Why are psalms used in worship ?
They talk about the joy of praising God through song and they recognise that everything comes from him .
What is a plainchant ?
An ancient form of music , using in monasteries to sing the Divine Office in Latin .
Why are plainchants used in worship ?
The catholic church considers it to be ideal to use it in the mass .
What are traditional hymns ?
Religious songs that praise God and gave been used by generations of believers .
Why are traditional hymns used in worship ?
Help more people to get involved
What are contemporary worship songs ?
Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship . Usually accompanied by modern instruments .
Why are contemporary songs used in worship ?
Help people to get involved , more accessible .
What is a mass setting ?
The mass setting is parts of the mass that are sung rather than said , e.g the Alleluia, the Sanctus, and the Gloria .
Why are mass settings used in worship ?
To help mass appeal to the whole congregation .
What are acclamations ?
Certain parts of the mass , which highlight the praise and celebration of God .
What are four examples of songs that help to praise God ?
Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus and Mystery of faith .
What is Gloria ?
A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness
When is the gloria used ?
Used near the beginning of mass .
What is the Alleluia ?
A hebrew word meaning praise God . A hymn of joy and triumph .
When is the Alleluia used ?
Used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at Mass to greet the presence of Christ .
What is the sanctus ?
A latin word meaning ‘ holy ‘ . A hymn to praise God’s holiness .
When is the sanctus used ?
Used before the Eucharistic prayer in mass .
What is the Mystery of faith ?
An acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life, death and resurrection has been present through the consecration .
When is the mystery of faith used ?
Used after the Bread and Wine have become the bidy and blood of christ .
Who is made up of the trinity ?
The father , the son and the holy spirit .
What is God sometimes also called ?
Triune God
What verse from the old testament stresses that there is only one God ?
Deuteronomy 6:4
Where is the trinity seen in the Bible ?
Baptism of Jesus and the creation story .
In the baptism of Jesus , where can the trinity be seen ?
- The dove that swoops down is the holy spirit
- The voice from heaven is God .
- Jesus is in the water
What is the nicene creed ?
A statement of faith about what Catholics believe, which explains the nature of the Trinity and how the three persons relate to each other .
How does the catholic church aim to share God’s love ?
Through mission and evangelism
What is mission ?
Mission means sending out people to help others .
What is an example of mission ?
Missionaries might be sent out by the church to work with people in poverty, by providing education or medical care .
What is evangelism ?
Evangelism means preaching about the gospel to other people .
What is quote from the Bible that supports evangelism ?
’ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’
What is one way the trinity is shown in the Bible ?
The baptism of Jesus
Where can we see God , the holy spirit and the son in Jesus’s baptism ?
God’s voice - God
Jesus in the water - the son
The dove / light - the holy spirit
Who are two theologians who wrote about the trinity ?
St Augustine and Catherine La Cugna
What does St Augustine talk about the trinity ?
He focused on the relationship within the trinity, and how it can be understood through the concept of love.
What does Catherine La Cugna talk about the trinity ?
She focused on how the trinity is revealed to humans as God’s attempt to redeem them , to bring them back to a relationship with God .
What does St Augustine say about the trinity ?
‘True love: is a trinity of lover, beloved and the love that binds them together into one ‘ .
What is the magesterium ?
The authority of the Pope and bishops .
What two councils confirmed the Catholic beliefs about the trinity ?
Nicaea and Constantinople
What is baptism a sign of ?
Initiation
Give four reasons why Baptism is important ?
- It cleanses a person of all their sins
- It shares the life of the Father, Son and Holy spirit with the person
- It fills the person with the holy spirit
- A person becomes a member of the catholic church
What does the catholic church describe prayer as ?
Raising the heart and mind to God
What are traditional prayers ?
Set words that have been used by generations of believers . Some prefer them because the familiar words help them to open up to God .
What is a spontaneous prayer ?
They are made up in the moment . Some people prefer them because they feel more personal and sincere .
What can physical postures do to prayer ?
It can assist prayer and help to show the intention behind the prayer
