Triune God Flashcards
What does the Catholic Church teach about music?
It is good to use music to praise to God
What does music do for people inside the church?
Unites people and helps them to feel more involved in worship, it can also make them feel closer to God.
Psalms
Pieces of poetry from the book of psalms in toehold testament- an important part of the divine office.
Why are psalms used in worship?
Centre around the praise of God, cover a ride range of human experiences and emotions.
Plainchant
ancient form of music, usually sung unaccompanied, to a limited range of notes, used when the latin parts of mass are sung.
Why are Plainchant used in worship?
Catholic Church considers it to be ideal to use in the Mass.
Traditional hymns
Religious songs that praise God, have been used by generation of believers- accompanied by an organ
Why are traditional hymns used in worship?
Help people to feel involved in worship
Contemporary worship songs
Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship, usually accompanied by modern instruments such as a drum
Why are contemporary songs used in Worship?
Help people to feel involved in worship, however some people think this music is too upbeat and can distract people from focusing on God.
Mass settings
The parts of mass that are sung rather than said; Alleluia
Why are mass settings used in worship?
Simpler mass settings help people to feel involved in worship, help mass to appeal to the whole congregation
What are acclamations?
Certain parts of a mass which highlight the praise and celebration of God
Gloria
A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness
When is Gloria used?
used near the beginning of the mass
Alleluia
A Hebrew word meaning ‘praise God’, a hymn of joy and triumph that praises God, announces the presence of Christ.
When is alleluia used?
Used to introduce the reading of the gospel at mass to greet the presence of Christ
Sanctus
A latin word meaning holy, a hymn to praise God’s holiness
When is Sanctus used?
Used before the eucharistic prayer in mass
Mystery of faith
Acknowledges that the whole saving event of christ’s life, death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration.
When is mystery of faith used?
Used after the consecration
Triune
3 persons, the father, the son and the Holy Spirit
Deuteronomy 6:4
The ‘lord alone’ stress that there is only one God, through the teachings of Jesus christians have to believe that God is three persons.
Matthew:16-17
Matthew describes the baptism of Jesus- Jesus’ baptism is when God reveals himself as the Trinity