Triune God

Question 1

Why is music used in worship include a quote for why

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the psalms and why are they used

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the plainchant and why is it used

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are traditional hymns used and why

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are modern worship song and why are they used

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is the mass setting and why is it used

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is gloria and when is it used

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

What is the alleluia and when is it used

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is the sanctus when is it used

Answer 9

Praises God’s holiness ,
holy, holy is the Lord of hosts” Isaiah 6:1-3

Used before the Eucharistic prayer in Mass

Question 10

What is myserty of faith and when is it used

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Quotes which show triune God

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What do christians believe about the trinity and how does this influence them

Answer 12

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”

Question 13

What do catholics believe about trinity in the Nicene creed

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

How does Genesis 1:1-3 give christians a deeper insight in the bible

Answer 14

“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

Question 15

How is trinity shown during Jesus’ baptism

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Jesus’ baptism was important because

Answer 16

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

Question 17

How does Augustine focus love inside trinity

Catherine LaCugna focus love outside trinity

Answer 17

“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

Question 18

Why is baptism important ( provide 1 quote)

Answer 18

• 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)

Question 19

Strengths of traditional prayer:

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Strengths of spontaneous prayer:

Answer 20

• 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

Question 21

Youcat 469

Answer 21

“When a person prays he enters into a living relationship with God” (Youcat 469).

Question 22

What does the walking posture mean

Answer 22

Used when christians don’t want to confine prayers to specific moments but God want with them

Question 23

What does the standing with arms stretched out mean (praying position)

Answer 23

Pleading God for help

Shows willingness to accept what God will send to the

Question 24

Prostrating sign and what it means

Answer 24

Shows total humility and submission to God

Position pleading for help and mercy

Shows the person has given themselves up to God

Question 25

Deuternomy6:4-5

Answer 25

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.”

Question 26

What did the Council at Nicea discuss and decide:

What did the Council in Constantinople discuss and decide:

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

What does galatians 4:6 show

Answer 27

‘Because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts’

1. Christians are ‘children of God’ – they can have an
   intimate relationship with God, whom they can call (Father)
2. The Holy Spirit is shared with all believers

Question 28

Quotes to show importance of baptism

Answer 28

‘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)

Question 29

Quotes which show apostolic succesion

Answer 29

‘You are Peter, and upon this rock I build my church’
(Matthew 16:19)

Question 30

Quotes which show love

Answer 30

Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also (1 John 4:20)