Triune God Flashcards
Book of Psalms
This is a book in the old testament containing pieces of poetry that are sometimes set to music
Divine office
A collection of psalms and readings that every priest, monk and nun has to say at least four times a day
Plainchant
An ancient form of song, usually unaccompanied, which uses a limited range of notes
Contemporary worship music
Religious songs that have been written recently for the praise of God, often using modern instruments
Mass settings
Music that enables people to sing certain parts of the mass
Alleluia
Is a hebrew word for ‘praise God’.
It is sung at easter vigil( the ressurection of Jesus) this is because it is a song of joy and triumph
Should not be sung at lent as is a period of sorrow and death
Gloria
It is a hymn of praise about God’s glory and goodness.
It is sung early in the mass
It is a more complex song to try and convey how thankful we truely are
Eucharistic acclamations
The parts of the mass which are important: The Gloria The Alleluia The Sanctus The mystery of Faith
Holy, Holy(sanctus)
Sanctus is the latin word for holy
The three-fold repitition of holy shows how God is completely holy
The sanctus can be sung reflectively to show the peace and harmoney of heaven
It can also be sung as a hymn of praise
Mystery of Faith(memorial acclamation)
Immediately after the consecration people acclaim the mystery of faith, in doing so we preclaim that we accept that the conscration(holy communion) represents the saving of Jesus
Lord have mercy(kyrie)
Is a short prayer that is important christian worship
Lamb of God(agnus Dei)
Lamb of God is a title for Jesus that appears in the Gospel of John. It appears at John 1:29, where John the Baptist sees Jesus and exclaims, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
Great Amen
Grace is the unconditional love of God for everyone, regardless of whether or not they have obeyed his will.
Triune of God
Within the one God there is a three-ness.
With in the one person there are three parts of him. The state or quality of being three in number. About the three parts together.
Trinity
The belief that there are three persons in one God; the father, the son and the holy spirit are separate, but also on being. God is made up of three parts. More about the separate parts.