Triune God Flashcards
Why is music used in worship include a quote for why
Augustine said, “Those who sing, pray twice” - this shows the point that singing is a form of prayer.
Singing is a physical and emotional activity and this can mean that people are more focused on their worship and become fully involved in the prayer.
It can also make people feel joy , inspire people
What is the psalms and why are they used
Pieces of poetry from the Book of Psalms often set to music or sung. It is an important part of the Divine Office as it forma the basis of hymns used in the churh during mass
It centred around praising God and the joy of it and covers a range of human experiences and recognition of God as creator
What is the plainchant and why is it used
It is an ancient form of music that is usually sung without instruments and used in church services
The Catholic Church considers it to be ideal to use in the mass as it is specifically suited to liturgy
What are traditional hymns used and why
Religious song that praises God that has been used for hundreds of years- sung during mass
Encourages people to involve worship
Has stood the test of time: their ability to help people praise God has been proven over many
years
What are modern worship song and why are they used
Religious songs used in worship that includes modern instruments-upbeat used during mass
Encourages worship- people believe it to be more appealing however some think its distacting
What is the mass setting and why is it used
The parts of the Mass that are sung rather than spoken e.g the Gloria or the Alleluia
Simpler Mass settings to help people feel involved in worship
- Help to make the Mass appeal to all
What is gloria and when is it used
- A type of hymn used to praise God’s glory and goodness “Glory to God in the highest heaven” Luke 2:14
Used near the beginning of the Mass
What is the alleluia and when is it used
Hebrew word for “praise God” A hymn which announces the presence of Christ
Used to introduce the reading of the Gospels at Mass to greet the presence of Christ
What is the sanctus when is it used
Praises God’s holiness ,
holy, holy is the Lord of hosts” Isaiah 6:1-3
Used before the Eucharistic prayer in Mass
What is myserty of faith and when is it used
Acknowledgement of saving event of Christ’s life has been made present though consecration
Used after the Consecration, when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of christ
Quotes which show triune God
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 -“ The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
Mark 1:9-11 “…spirit descending like a dove … voice came from heaven… you are my son”. Trinity in 3 forms revealed
What do christians believe about the trinity and how does this influence them
1) God’s grace flows from the Trinity outwards to believers.
2)This love inspires believers to show God’s love to others through mission and evangelism.
3)christians believe these are duties
St Augustine said “If you see charity then you see the Trinity”
What do catholics believe about trinity in the Nicene creed
God the father - Almighty/ creator of all things. He is the father because he creates life.
God the Son – Jesus Christ. Christians get to know God through Jesus. He is the “only begotten Son of God” and so he is eternal. Jesus and God have the same nature. Jesus took human force to save us from sin.
Holy Spirit - Gives life to all things. Takes messages and prayers to God. Lives in every Christian, to give them courage, comfort and guidance.
How does Genesis 1:1-3 give christians a deeper insight in the bible
“God”- God is creator but he was not alone
“Wind from God”-translated to spirit shows that holy spirit was present during creation
“Then God said” God created by his word God the son also created by his word
How is trinity shown during Jesus’ baptism
Mark1:9-11
“Spirit descending like a dove”- holy spirit as a dove
“Voice came from heaven”-voice of God
“You are my son”-Jesus is the son
Jesus’ baptism was important because
It shows that Jesus is the Messiah, Son of God, and God kept his promise to send him
• It shows that God is three persons – Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
• The three persons are separate yet united.
• Jesus realises that he is the Son of God
• It is the beginning of Jesus’ leadership and ministry
Baptism entry point for christianity
How does Augustine focus love inside trinity
Catherine LaCugna focus love outside trinity
“God is love” John 14:16 > love needs lover, loved and the love > Trinity united in love > HS pour love to believers
HS unites love between God and son > love flows from Trinity to belivers > Son creates followers of God > HS guides people to heaven
Why is baptism important ( provide 1 quote)
• Removes their sins, and specifically it removes original sin
• Welcomes us into the Church
• Brings us closer to God
• Follow Jesus’ example
• It is a Sacrament of the Catholic Church
• During a baptism a person is baptised “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Jesus ordered his disciples to “preach to all nations and baptise them” -Matthew 28:18-20)
Strengths of traditional prayer:
Jesus taught the disciples to pray the Lord’s prayer so Christians should do this
• If they do not use traditional prayers, they may not pray correctly - could
neglect prayer for others
• Using traditional prayers means all Christians can worship together – this
strengthens the Christian community
Strengths of spontaneous prayer:
• Traditional prayers can lose their meaning because people don’t have to think about the meaning.
• Spontaneous prayers can allow the holy Spirit to pray in them
• Spontaneous prayers can reflect immediate needs - so they are relevant and
personal
• Jesus offered spontaneous prayers
Youcat 469
“When a person prays he enters into a living relationship with God” (Youcat 469).
What does the walking posture mean
Used when christians don’t want to confine prayers to specific moments but God want with them
What does the standing with arms stretched out mean (praying position)
Pleading God for help
Shows willingness to accept what God will send to the
Prostrating sign and what it means
Shows total humility and submission to God
Position pleading for help and mercy
Shows the person has given themselves up to God
Deuternomy6:4-5
The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.”
What did the Council at Nicea discuss and decide:
What did the Council in Constantinople discuss and decide:
Nicea dicussed about idea they rejected and concluded that :
The Son is eternal like God and has no beginning or end.
- The Father and Son have always existed together: eternal (forever), and equal and both of one nature.
Constantinople discussed about the holy spirit and concluded that:
Jesus was not fully human and they agree that the position of the Holy spirit as the third person of the Trinity.
What does galatians 4:6 show
‘Because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts’
- Christians are ‘children of God’ – they can have an
intimate relationship with God, whom they can call (Father) - The Holy Spirit is shared with all believers
Quotes to show importance of baptism
‘Go make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Mt 28:19)
Quotes which show apostolic succesion
‘You are Peter, and upon this rock I build my church’
(Matthew 16:19)
Quotes which show love
Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also (1 John 4:20)
