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
