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What are the key believes in the triune God

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There is only one God

Within the one God there are three persons God the Father, God the son, God the holy spirit

The Father, the son and the holy spirit are all God

The Father, the son, the holy spirit are equal

The Trinity is mystery

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What is the proof that confirms the existence of one God

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The Shema - “the Lord is of God the Lord alone “

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How does the baptism of Jesus show the Trinity

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The holy spirit- shown as a dove

The father - the voice from heaven calls Jesus “my son The Beloved”

The Sun –Jesus

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What is Galatians 4:6

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Because you are children, God has sent the spirit of his son into our hearts crying “Abba! Father “

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What is the importance of “Because you are children, God has sent the spirit of his son into our hearts crying “Abba! Father “.”

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Like Jesus, Christian are children of God-have an intimate relationship with God, whom they call Abba - (father)

The holy spirit is shared with all believers

The holy spirit is the same holy spirit to Filled Jesus as his baptism. The relationship between the father, son and holy spirit is shared with believers

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What shows God the Father in the Nicene creed

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“Maker of heaven and earth “

“Visible and invisible “

“the Father Almighty “

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What shows God the Son in the Nicene creed

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“Begotten son of God “

“begotten not made “

“Constancia with the father “

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What shows God the Holy spirit in the Nicene creed

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“The giver of life “

“Proceeds from the Father and the son”

“Spoken through the prophets “

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Where is the Trinity in the creation story

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The father - “God created the heavens “

The son - “let there be light “

The holy spirit-“while a Wind from God “

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Where does the authority of the magisterium come from

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“You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church… I give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven”

Jesus gave his 12 disciples the authority to lead the church

Peter became Pope, head of the church

The apostles passed on the apostolic authority onto the bishops (apostolic Ascension)

Through the laying on of hands - thus passing on the power of the holy spirit

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Why do you Catholics except what the magisterium says is the truth

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Catholic except the official decorations as the truth because they believe the magisterium is guided by the holy spirit

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Why was the Council of Nicaea called

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A priest called Arius was teaching that only God the father was eternal, not god the Son

The bishops called a counsellor to discuss this idea

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What was the outcome of the Council of Nicaea

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The council confirmed that:

The Son is eternally begotten from the father

The Father and the son have always coexisted together

They are both equal and of the same nature

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Why was the Council of Constantinople called

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Further disputes about the nature of the Trinity, including the nature of Jesus, lead the bishops to call a second council to reaffirm a catholic beliefs

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What was the outcome of the Council of Constantinople

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The council confirmed that –

The holy spirit is the third person of the Trinity and fully God

Jesus is both fully God and fully man

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What is Saint Augustine’s teaching on the Trinity

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God is love

Love can’t exist on its own- (it needs a person who loves, it loves and the love it self

The Trinity is three-person the united in love

The father and son loves each other-the love that unites them is the holy spirit

The holy spirit shares gods love with people

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What is Catherine lacugnas’ teaching on the Trinity

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The father gets the Son continuously and eternally

The holy spirit is the love that unites father and son

This continuous creative act constantly flows outwards into creation

The holy spirit guides people back towards the father (heaven)

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What are the similarities between Saint Augustin’s and Catherine Lacugna teachings about the Trinity

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Both stressed that Trinity is three persons united in love

Both recognise that father, son and holy spirit are eternal

Love flows from the Trinity to believers

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What are the differences between Saint Augustin’s and Catherine Lacugna teachings about the Trinity

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Augustine - the inner relationship of the Trinity is essential

Lacugna - The outward effects are important - God the holy spirit guide people towards the father

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What is the difference between mission and evangelism

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Mission - “Send out “people with a job or functions to perform

Evangelism - preaching the good news about Jesus to other people

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What is the influence of the Trinity today

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God is love flies from the Trinity outwards towards the lives of the hearts of all believers as Grace

This love inspires believers to show gods love to others

Christians believe this is a duty

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What are examples of mission

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Volunteering at a charity

Medical care

Helpful people develop better lives

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What are examples of evangelism

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My baptising them

Influence in the lives and attitudes of other people

Talking to people about God

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What are some key quotes for mission and evangelism

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If you see charity then you see the Trinity - Saint Augustin

Go and make disciples of all nations-Jesus

Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also-Jesus

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What does Catholics believe baptism symbolises

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Are you stage of life as a Christian

The joining in with the Jesus’s death and resurrection

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What does the water symbolise

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Cleansing the soul from original sin

New life with God

That the person is filled with the holy spirit

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Why is baptism important

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It fills the person with the holy spirit, to give them the strength to resist evil

It shares the life of the father, son and the holy spirit with the person

Christian join in with Jesus’s death and resurrection, to share in Christ’s victory over the power of sin and death

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What is the meaning of traditional prayer and what are the examples of

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Forms of prey that have been used by generations of believers

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The our father
Hail Mary
Glory be to the Father

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What are the strengths of traditional prayer

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Mind to go deeper than the words

When people are upset the phrasing can feel right and this can bring comfort

The use of something recognisable can be a strength and support

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What’s the meaning of spontaneous prayers

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Please that does not have a set structure and the words are made up right there and then

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What are some strengths of spontaneous prayers

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Comes from the heart

Reflects how the person feels

Most sincere

Persons individual relationship with God

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What are the four types of prayer

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Petition and intercession - ask for gods intervention

Sorrow-to say sorry to God

Praise and adoration-Recognisation of gods greatness

Thanksgiving - giving thanks to God

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What does it mean to be kneeling

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A sign of humility

Shows the person acknowledges gods authority and submit to his will

A position asking for forgiveness

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What does it mean to have hands joined

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A sign of asking

A request for help from God

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What does it mean to have Open hands

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A sign of praise

Shows acceptance of whatever God sends

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What does it mean to stand with arms raised up

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A sign of praise for gods greatness and glory

Focuses on god above in heaven

The person is totally open to God

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Why is music important in mass

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We feel like a community

Create a sense of mystery and awe

Helps us to feel more involved

Makes worship more beautiful, joyful and solemn

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what is the divine office

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Collection of psalms and readings said by every priest, monk and nun 4 times a day

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What are the Psalms

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A book in the old Testament that contains 150 poems- often set to music

Part of the divine office

Used during mass

Centred around praise for God

Many hymns used in maths are from the Psalms

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What is plainchant

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Ancient form of music usually song unaccompanied, to a limited range of notes

EG. Our father

EG. Hail Mary

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Why is plainchant used in worship

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The Catholic Church considers it to be ideal to use in mass as it is especially suited to the Roman liturgy

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What are traditional hymns

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Religious songs that praise God

Used by generations of believers

Accompanied by organ

Usually sang in church by the whole congregation such as during the mass

EG. Guide me oh thou Redeemer
EG. Non Nobis

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Why is traditional hymns used in worship

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Helps people to feel involved in worship

Have stood the test of time - they’re ability to help people please God has been proven over many years

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What are contemporary worship songs

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Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship

Usually accompanied by modern instruments such as guitars and drums

Often sound more upbeat though some are more reflective

Usually sung by the whole congregation at the mess

EG. Here I am to worship

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Why are contemporary worship song is used in worship

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Help people to feel involved in worship

Some people think this type of music is disrespectful because it’s upbeat nature can distract people rather than help them to focus on God

What others think it is more accessible and appealing than traditional hymns

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What are mass setting songs

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The parts of the mess that a song rather than said

Before the 1960s the music was often quite complex and sung by a choir

Since the 1960s the music has become simpler allowing the whole congregation to join in more often

E.g. the alleluia
E.g. the gloria

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Why are mass setting song is used in worship

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Simpler mass setting help people to feel involved in worship

Help to make the mass appeal to the whole congregation

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What are the acclamations used to praise God during mass

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The Gloria

The alleluia

The Sanctus

The mystery of faith

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What is the gloria

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I hymn that praises gods glory and goodness

It aims to convey thankfulness to God

It is not said during Advent and Lent

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What is the alleluia

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A hymn of joy and triumph that praise God

It’s greet Christ as the word of God

It should not be used during Lent

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What is the Sanctus

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A hymn to praise God’s holiness

It is based on the book of Isaiah

It is said or sung at Mass before the Eucharistic prayer

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What is the mystery of faith

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Used immediately after the consecration

It should be said not song

Jesus’s life, death and resurrection shows the depth of gods love

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