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The Triune God Flashcards

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what is the divine office.

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

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what are the psalms

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

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why do we use music in worship

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

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what is psalm 23

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the Lord is my shepherd

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what is psalm 23s meaning

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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

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

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-1960

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what are some strengths of traditional hymns

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

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what are some weaknesses of traditional hymns

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

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what are some strengths of contemporary hymns

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

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what are some weaknesses of contemporary hymns

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

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what are plainchants

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

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what are mass settings

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they are small simple pieces of music usually in Latin

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what are the main 3 acclamations in mass

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-Gloria
-Sanctus
-mystery of faith

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what is the gloria

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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.

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what is the alleluia

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

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what is the sanctus

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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.

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what is the mystery of faith

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

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what is the trinity

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-the trinity has distinctive roles of each three persons

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what is the triune God

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

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how is the holy spirit represented in Jesus’ baptism

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a dove

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how is God the father represented in Jesus’ Baptism

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a voice coming down from the heavens

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what is the Nicene creed

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

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what are some influences of the trinity today

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-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

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what is a witness

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when someone shows their faith in their words and actions.

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what is a mission

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

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what is Evangelism

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preaching good news about God to other people

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what is the great commission

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

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why do Christians go abroad to spread the word of God

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

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

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

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why is Baptism important to Christians

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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.

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what does total immersion represent

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

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what is prayer

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the raising of the heart and mind to God

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what is spontaneous prayer.

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

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what is traditional prayer

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prayers that have been used by generations of believers

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why is prayer important

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

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spontaneous prayer advantages

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-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.

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what is a quote on the importance of spontaneous prayer.

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“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”

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what are some advantages of traditional prayer

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-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

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what are the 8 main types of prayer positions

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

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what are 4 key beliefs of the Nicene creed

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-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.

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what is the Nicene creed

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it is a defining statement of belief for christianity

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