The Triune God

Question 1

Two reasons the Magisterium has authority for Catholics

Answer 1

Jesus gave it to them

The popes and bishops are guided by the holy spirit

Question 2

One way in which the Trinity influences Christians – with evidence/example/explanation

Answer 2

Mission: sending out people to help others – action

Christian’s demonstrate their love of God by providing education/medical care etc

Question 3

A second way in which the Trinity influences Christians – with evidence/example/explanation

Answer 3

Evangelism: preaching the good news about Jesus to others

Christians preach the good news about Jesus to others by baptism/talking to people about what you are doing and why etc

Question 4

One belief about God that is expressed in music – with evidence/examples/explanation

Answer 4

Blinded by your grace - showing how powerful and magnificent God is.

Question 5

Another belief about God that is expressed in music – with evidence/example/explanation

Answer 5

God is transcendent – we show that through sound and volume

Question 6

Name the three aspects of Christian thinking (3 legged stool)

Answer 6

Scripture (Bible), Tradition, The Magisterium (teaching authority of the Catholic Church) (popes and bishops)

Question 7

What does Deuteronomy 6:4 (Old Testament) confirm about God?

Answer 7

God is one but made up of three persons

Question 8

State how Jesus’ baptism reveals the Trinity (I.E. what is the role of each person in the story?)

Answer 8

Father, Son, Holy Spirit made up in one God

Question 9

State how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are present in the Genesis creation story

Answer 9

Father is the creator

Question 10

One belief St Augustine holds about the Trinity – with a Bible quote (evidence)

Answer 10

The Holy Spirit is the love itself

Question 11

Name two things the Council of Nicaea confirmed about the Trinity

Answer 11

The Council confirmed that:

1. The Son is eternally begotten from the Father.
2. The Father and Son have always co-existed together.
3. (They are both equal and of the same nature.

Question 12

Name the Christian statement of belief (said during Mass) that confirms beliefs about the Trinity

Answer 12

The Nicene Creed

Question 13

Name two things the Council of Constantinople confirmed about the Trinity.

Answer 13

The Council confirmed that:

1. The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity and fully God.
2. Jesus is both fully God and fully human.