The Triune God

Question 1

what is the divine office.

Answer 1

it’s a collection of psalms that every priest, monk and nun has to say at least 4 times a day.

Question 2

what are the psalms

Answer 2

Book in the Old Testament containing poetry sometimes set to music.

Question 3

why do we use music in worship

Answer 3

-involves the whole congregation
-proclaims your beliefs
-actively engaging
-creates a deeper connection to God

Question 4

what is psalm 23

Answer 4

the Lord is my shepherd

Question 5

what is psalm 23s meaning

Answer 5

it is meant to comfort. it shows that God is a Shepard and he will guide you to good things in life. and protect you from harm

Question 6

when did the second Vatican council allow mass to be said in a country’s own language instead of Latin

Answer 6

-1960

Question 7

what are some strengths of traditional hymns

Answer 7

-these hymns have stood the test of time
-they are based on bible verses

Question 8

what are some weaknesses of traditional hymns

Answer 8

-hard to understand for kids
-dated
- maybe not as joyful

Question 9

what are some strengths of contemporary hymns

Answer 9

-easy for kids to understand
-movements and actions make prayer even more active and involve all of the congregation eg. shine Jesus shine.

Question 10

what are some weaknesses of contemporary hymns

Answer 10

-could be seen as a distraction from prayer with God.
-may be considered disrespectful in a sacred space

Question 11

what are plainchants

Answer 11

-they are sung chants that are not accompanied by music, they are used to sing the divine office and parts of mass

Question 12

what are mass settings

Answer 12

they are small simple pieces of music usually in Latin

Question 13

what are the main 3 acclamations in mass

Answer 13

-Gloria
-Sanctus
-mystery of faith

Question 14

what is the gloria

Answer 14

hymn of praise to God to thank him for his care and love -it is not used during lent and advent because it is a time of sorrow.

Question 15

what is the alleluia

Answer 15

its a Hebrew word meaning “praise God”
-the gospel is introduced by the alleluia.
it is sung to greet Christ the word of God

Question 16

what is the sanctus

Answer 16

its a Latin word meaning holy.
it is based on the vision of Isiah
- it is the first word of the hymn sung just before the eucharistic prayer at every mass.

Question 17

what is the mystery of faith

Answer 17

-it is an acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christs life, death and resurrection was made possible through the consecration

Question 18

what is the trinity

Answer 18

-the trinity has distinctive roles of each three persons

Question 19

what is the triune God

Answer 19

the triune God is one God who is all three persons at the same time

Question 20

how is the holy spirit represented in Jesus’ baptism

Answer 20

a dove

Question 21

how is God the father represented in Jesus’ Baptism

Answer 21

a voice coming down from the heavens

Question 22

what is the Nicene creed

Answer 22

its a statement of faith which Catholics believe- it mentions all three of the trinity

Question 23

what are some influences of the trinity today

Answer 23

-the sign of the cross
-the holy spirit inspires us to share our faith.
-God the father makes us feel protected
-Jesus teaches us about morals

Question 24

what is a witness

Answer 24

when someone shows their faith in their words and actions.

Question 25

what is a mission

Answer 25

sending out people to help others (eg.to provide healthcare)

Question 26

what is Evangelism

Answer 26

preaching good news about God to other people

Question 27

what is the great commission

Answer 27

the great commission is when Jesus told his Disciples to convert and baptize as many people as possible

Question 28

why do Christians go abroad to spread the word of God

Answer 28

-to try an introduce Christianity into more country's and community's

Question 29

what might be some challenges of spreading the word to other country's

Answer 29

-they might not allow Christianity -dangerous war zones -language barrier

Question 30

why is Baptism important to Christians

Answer 30

because Jesus final command was to "baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you." -and because it washes away original sin from Adam and eve. -it is the sacrament of initiation.

Question 31

what does total immersion represent

Answer 31

-it represents the death and resurrection of Jesus. it also emulates Jesus' baptism and a person's new life as a Christian.

Question 32

what is prayer

Answer 32

the raising of the heart and mind to God

Question 33

what is spontaneous prayer.

Answer 33

prayer that does not have a set structure- where words are made up in the spur of the moment.

Question 34

what is traditional prayer

Answer 34

prayers that have been used by generations of believers

Question 35

why is prayer important

Answer 35

-brings us closer to God -reflection -time to repent

Question 36

spontaneous prayer advantages

Answer 36

-no set format -more sincere as it reflects an individual's relationship with God -allows a person to talk to God about their own concerns and worry's -people who do spontaneous prayer believe the holy spirit guides them in what to say.

Question 37

what is a quote on the importance of spontaneous prayer.

Answer 37

"likewise the spirit help us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray. as we ought, but that very spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words"

Question 38

what are some advantages of traditional prayer

Answer 38

-they are prayers that have been passed down through generations. -for example the "hail Mary" and the "our father" -its prayers that are joining in with other Christians around the world. -it helps people who are upset and can't think clearly. - it means people don't have to come up with their own words

Question 39

what are the 8 main types of prayer positions

Answer 39

-kneeling -genuflecting -prostrating -standing -bowing -arms stretched out in front -standing with arms raised -walking

Question 40

what are 4 key beliefs of the Nicene creed

Answer 40

-the God is the father creator of all things -Jesus, as God the Son, suffered and died as a fully human being to save other humans from sin. -Jesus rose from the dead and is seated in Heaven as the Son of God -God the Holy Spirit gives life to all things.

Question 41

what is the Nicene creed

Answer 41

it is a defining statement of belief for christianity