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Triune God Flashcards

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Triune God

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The christian belief that there are three persons in one God.

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What are the three persons

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The Father
The son
The Holy Spirit

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How are the three persons seen

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They are all God
They are all equal

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Quote for Triune God

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“The Lord is one”(Deuteronomy 6:4)

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What are three facts about John’s aims

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He wanted to cleanse people’s sins
He wanted people to repeant
Warned people the Messiah was coming

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When are the three persons together at once

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Jesus’ Baptism

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Why is Jesus’ Baptism important

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-Jesus realises he is the Son of God
-Beginning of the Sacrament
-shows the three persons seperated but united

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What does being submerged in the water symbolise in Baptism

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Joining with Jesus after his death

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What do christians become through baptism

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Children of God

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What does rising out of the water symbolise in Baptism

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Joining in with Jesus’ resurrection-starting a new life as a christian

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Why is catholic baptism so important

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-original sin is cleansed
-person becomes a member of the catholic church
-joins Jesus in death and resurrection
-God promises the person will join heaven after death

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What is the apostolic authority

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When Jesus gave his 12 apostles the authority to lead the catholic church

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Quote to show apostolic authority

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“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church”

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Why is the Catholic chirch described as conciliar

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Ocassionally, the Pope and bishop hold councils to discuss important issues, make decisions and new teachings

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What does infalliable mean

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Something can’t be wrong.

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What is conscience to christians

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The voice of God in their hearts, guiding them to make the right choices

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What was the Nicene Creed

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A statement of Catholic beliefs, recited today, originally from the council on Nicea, 325 C.E.

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Teachings from the Nicea council

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-The son is eternally begotten from the father-confirms the son is eternal
-The son is consubstantial with the father-there is no difference in nature

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Two main teachings from the council of Constantinople

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-Jesus is fully human and fully God
-The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity

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Quote from St Augustine

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“God is love”

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What did St Augustine say about the trinity

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The Holy Spirit is the love that unites father and son. The trinity is three persons united in love.

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What did Catherine Lacugna add to St Augustines teachings

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The Holy Spirit continually guides people towards the father

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What does God being relational mean

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God can be known personally

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What is evangelism

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Preaching the love of God to others

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What do evangelist want others to experience

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The joy, peace and love that they experience as Christian

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Key quote of how the Trinity influences Christians today

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“If you see charity then you see the Trinity(love)”

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What is prayer

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When we open our heart and mind to God

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What is traditional prayer

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Forms of prayer that have been used by generations of believers

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Examples of traditional prayer

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Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the father

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Strengths of traditional prayer

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-Don’t have to think of your own words to use
-People can become open to the presence of God
-Allows the mind to go deeper than the words

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What is spontaneous prayer

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Prayer that doesn’t have a set structure, where the words are made up on the spur of the moment

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Strengths of spontaneous prayer

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-Comes from your heart
-reflects how the person is feeling
-reflects the persons relationship with God

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Why is music important in worship

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-It expresses God’s greatness
-Brings us closer to God
-It unites people and gives people a sense of community

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Eucharist

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Thankgiving to God

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Acclamations

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Statements which praise God with great enthusiasm

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The sanctus

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Hymn praising God’s holiness

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Consecration

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The bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ

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What is The gloria

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Hymn praising God’s glory and goodness

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What is the mystery of faith

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Recognises the mystery that Jesus is present through consecration and Jesus’ death and life shows God’s love for all people

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Why do people use spontaneous prayer

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They believe the Spirit guides them in what to say.

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What are the psalms

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Book of poems praising Goe (OT). Often set to music during worship

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Why are the psalms used in worship

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It makes you feel holy and reflective

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What is plainchant

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Ancient form of song/chanting from 100 CE

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Why is plainchant used in worship

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It creates a sense of mystery. Makes people feel peaceful and can be relaxing

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What arr traditional hymns

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Religious songs used by generations

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Why are traditional hymns used in worship

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You feel more involved and in a part of a community and it is uplifting

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What is contemporary worship

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Modern worship songs used since the 1960s (since Vatican 2)

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Why is contemporary worship used in worship

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It is uplifting and upbeat it makes you feel enlivened and it encourages youth to join in and enjoy mass

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What is mass setting

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The parts of the mass which ideally should be sung (not said)

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Why is mass settings used in worship

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It encourages everyone to join in including young people

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How does the nicene creed show God the father

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‘I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth’

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How does the nicene creed show God the son

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‘consubstantial with the Father’ no difference between Father and Son the same in one God

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How does the nicene creed show the Holy Spirit

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‘proceeds from the Father and the Son’ the Holy Spirit comes from both father and son uniting them in love. Holy Spirit also comes down in pentecost to help disciples spread the good news

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Other than the Nicene creed how is the trinity expressed

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-In the council of Constantinople-Jesus is fully human and God and the Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity
-Other stories in the Bible such as Jesus’ Baptism where all three persons are present

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