The Trinity Flashcards
What is praise?
An expression of respect , honour and thanks to God.
What is mass?
Ceremony , also called Eucharist , in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus is celebrated using bred and wine
What are the psalms?
A book in the old testamenr containing pieces of poetry that are sometimes set to music
What is divine office?
A collection of psalms and readings that every priest , monk and nun has to say at least for times per day.
What is the liturgy?
The practices and rituals that make up the communal worship of God.
What is plainchant?
An ancient for, of song usually unaccompanied , which uses a limited range of notes
What are traditional hymns?
Religious songs that have been used by believers over generations
What are contemporary worship songs?
Religious songs that have been written recently for the praise of god , often using modern instruments
What is mass settings?
Music thta enables people to sing certain parts of the mass.
What is the eucharist?
Meaning ‘thanksgiving’ it is eespecially used about the mass as a thanksgiving sacrifice to God.
What is the acclamation?
Praising with great enthusiasm
What is gloria?
A hymn of praise of gods glory and goodness which is sung early in the mass
What is alleluia?
Meaning ‘praise God’ it is the easter proclamation(announcement of the resurrection) and is used before the reading of the gospel at mass
What is the gospel?
A reading from one of the four gospels(matthew, mark, luke and john) which tells of the life and teachings of Jesus
What is the sanctus?
A hymn of praise to three fold holy God , which is used before the eucharist prayer in mass
What is the Eucharistic prayer?
Prayer of thanksgiving that is the central part of the mass , during which Jesus’ words from the last supper are said over bread and wine.
What is the consecration?
When the bread and the wine are blessed and become Jesus’ body and blood.
What is the mystery of faith?
The acclamation after the consecration ,when people recognised what Jesus had done for them
What is the triune God?
Within one God there is a threeness
What is the trinity?
The belief that there are three persons in one God; the holy father , son and holy spirit are separate, but also one being
What is the shema?
A jewish prayer affirming beleif in one god found in the torah
What is a mystery?
A belief that cannot ne filly understood by the human mind.