Triune God Flashcards
Give a quote about God the Father from the Nicene creed.
“One God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.”
Give a quote about God the Son from the Nicene Creed.
“One Lord Jesus Christ, the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.”
Give a quote about the Holy Spirit from the Nicene Creed.
“I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.”
Quote Deuteronomy 6:4.
“Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
Quote Matthew 3:16-17.
“As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’ “
Quote Galatians 4:6.
“Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’ “
How many psalms are there?
150
What is the Divine Office?
A collection of psalms and readings that every priest, monk and nun has to say at least four times per day.
What are the features of plainchant?
- Without accompaniment
- Sung speech
- Limited note range
- Not using standard (modern) music notation
What are the features of traditional hymns? Give two examples also.
- Instrumental accompaniment (organ)
- Multiple voice parts
- Using standard musical notation
- Simple to sing
- Not in Latin
- ‘Soul of my Saviour’ and ‘Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer’
What are the features of contemporary worship music? Give two examples as well.
- Since the 1970s
- More rhythmically challenging
- Wider vocal range (larger tessatura)
- More instruments
- ‘Here I am to worship’ and ‘10 thousand reasons’
What is the gloria?
Based on the hymn of angels in Luke 2:14. Not said during the seasons of Advent and Lent as they are penintential (sorrowful). Most common plainchant version is from Missa de Angelis. Modern example is the Mass of Saint Ann by Ed Bolduc.
What is the alleluia?
A Hebrew word meaning ‘praise God’. Sung three times at the Easter Vigil to announce the ressurection of Jesus. Not used during Lent.
What is the Sanctus?
It’s a Latin word meaning ‘holy’. It’s based on Isaiah in the Temple (Isaiah 6:1-3) when the angels cried out “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts.” ‘Holy’ is repeated thrice to represent the trinity. Can be sung reflectively to show the peace and harmony of heaven or as a jubilant hymn of praise.
What is the mystery of faith?
It’s sung immediately after the Sanctus. We accept that the consecration represents the saving event of Jesus, His death and resurrection.
