Triune God Flashcards
Triune God
The christian belief that there are three persons in one God.
What are the three persons
The Father
The son
The Holy Spirit
How are the three persons seen
They are all God
They are all equal
Quote for Triune God
“The Lord is one”(Deuteronomy 6:4)
What are three facts about John’s aims
He wanted to cleanse people’s sins
He wanted people to repeant
Warned people the Messiah was coming
When are the three persons together at once
Jesus’ Baptism
Why is Jesus’ Baptism important
-Jesus realises he is the Son of God
-Beginning of the Sacrament
-shows the three persons seperated but united
What does being submerged in the water symbolise in Baptism
Joining with Jesus after his death
What do christians become through baptism
Children of God
What does rising out of the water symbolise in Baptism
Joining in with Jesus’ resurrection-starting a new life as a christian
Why is catholic baptism so important
-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
What is the apostolic authority
When Jesus gave his 12 apostles the authority to lead the catholic church
Quote to show apostolic authority
“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church”
Why is the Catholic chirch described as conciliar
Ocassionally, the Pope and bishop hold councils to discuss important issues, make decisions and new teachings
What does infalliable mean
Something can’t be wrong.
What is conscience to christians
The voice of God in their hearts, guiding them to make the right choices
What was the Nicene Creed
A statement of Catholic beliefs, recited today, originally from the council on Nicea, 325 C.E.
Teachings from the Nicea council
-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
Two main teachings from the council of Constantinople
-Jesus is fully human and fully God
-The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity
Quote from St Augustine
“God is love”
What did St Augustine say about the trinity
The Holy Spirit is the love that unites father and son. The trinity is three persons united in love.
What did Catherine Lacugna add to St Augustines teachings
The Holy Spirit continually guides people towards the father
What does God being relational mean
God can be known personally
What is evangelism
Preaching the love of God to others
What do evangelist want others to experience
The joy, peace and love that they experience as Christian
Key quote of how the Trinity influences Christians today
“If you see charity then you see the Trinity(love)”
What is prayer
When we open our heart and mind to God
What is traditional prayer
Forms of prayer that have been used by generations of believers
Examples of traditional prayer
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the father
Strengths of traditional prayer
-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
What is spontaneous prayer
Prayer that doesn’t have a set structure, where the words are made up on the spur of the moment
Strengths of spontaneous prayer
-Comes from your heart
-reflects how the person is feeling
-reflects the persons relationship with God
Why is music important in worship
-It expresses God’s greatness
-Brings us closer to God
-It unites people and gives people a sense of community
Eucharist
Thankgiving to God
Acclamations
Statements which praise God with great enthusiasm
The sanctus
Hymn praising God’s holiness
Consecration
The bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ
What is The gloria
Hymn praising God’s glory and goodness
What is the mystery of faith
Recognises the mystery that Jesus is present through consecration and Jesus’ death and life shows God’s love for all people
Why do people use spontaneous prayer
They believe the Spirit guides them in what to say.
What are the psalms
Book of poems praising Goe (OT). Often set to music during worship
Why are the psalms used in worship
It makes you feel holy and reflective
What is plainchant
Ancient form of song/chanting from 100 CE
Why is plainchant used in worship
It creates a sense of mystery. Makes people feel peaceful and can be relaxing
What arr traditional hymns
Religious songs used by generations
Why are traditional hymns used in worship
You feel more involved and in a part of a community and it is uplifting
What is contemporary worship
Modern worship songs used since the 1960s (since Vatican 2)
Why is contemporary worship used in worship
It is uplifting and upbeat it makes you feel enlivened and it encourages youth to join in and enjoy mass
What is mass setting
The parts of the mass which ideally should be sung (not said)
Why is mass settings used in worship
It encourages everyone to join in including young people
How does the nicene creed show God the father
‘I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth’
How does the nicene creed show God the son
‘consubstantial with the Father’ no difference between Father and Son the same in one God
How does the nicene creed show the Holy Spirit
‘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
Other than the Nicene creed how is the trinity expressed
-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
