Triune God Flashcards
What does music in worship do? Music in worship….
- Inspires people to praise God.
- Unites people in praise.
- Makes worship more joyous.
- Helps people feel more involved in worship.
What are the psalms?
A book in the Old Testament which contains 150 poems.
E.g. The Lord is my shepherd.
What is plainchant music?
An ancient form of music.
E.g. Hail Mary, Our father.
What are traditional hymns?
Religious songs used by generations.
E.g. Guide me O thou great redeemer.
What is contemporary worship?
Modern songs that worship God.
E.g. Here I am to worship.
What are mass settings?
Parts of the mass that should be sung, not said.
E.g. The Lord have mercy.
Why are psalms used in worship?
Psalms are used in worship because they talk about the joy of praising God through song.
Why are mass settings used in worship?
Simpler mass settings help people to feel involved in worship and appeals to the whole congregation.
Why are contemporary worship songs used in worship?
Contemporary worship songs help people to feel involved in worship and are more appealing than traditional hymns in some people’s opinion.
Why are traditional hymns used in worship?
Traditional hymns help people to feel involved in worship.
Why is plainchant used in worship?
The catholic church believe it to be ideal to use in the mass because it is ‘specially suited to the Roman liturgy’.
What is the Gloria?
A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness.
What is the Alleluia?
The alleluia is a hymn of joy that praises God and announces the presence of Christ.
What is the sanctus?
A hymn to praise God’s holiness.
What is the Mystery of Faith?
An acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life, death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration.
When is the gloria used?
The Gloria is used near the beginning.
When is the Alleluia used?
The Alleluia is used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at mass.
When is the Sanctus used?
The Sanctus is used before the eucharistic prayer at Mass.
When is the Mystery of Faith used?
The Mystery of Faith is used after the consecration.
What quote from Deuteronomy stresses there is only one God?
‘The Lord alone’.
What are the key beliefs about The Triune God? ( )
- There is only one God.
- Within the one God, there are three persons (The Father, The Son and The Holy spirit).
- The three persons are all God.
- The three persons are all equal.
- The trinity is a mystery (cannot be fully understand).
What is the Triune God?
The christian belief that there are three persons in one God.
What happens at Jesus’ baptism? (Trinity)
Jesus’ baptism is seen as evidence that God is a trinity of three persons because all are present. Jesus (God the Son), The Father (the voice from heaven calling Jesus ‘my son’), The Holy Spirit (a dove).
What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Father?
God the Father is the creator of all things- ‘maker of heaven and earth’.
What does the Nicene Creed teach about God the Son?
God the Son was sacrificed for us- ‘He was crucified under Pontius Pilate’.
What does the Nicene creed teach us about God the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit gives life to all things- ‘the giver of life’.
How does the belief in the trinity influence Christians?
God’s love flows from the Trinity outwards to believers. This love inspires believers to show God’s love to others through mission and evangelism. Christians believe this is a duty.
What is a mission?
A mission is sending out people to help others and taking action.
What is evangelism?
Evangelism is preaching the good news about Jesus to other people.
What quote supports the ideas of ‘mission’?
‘Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.’
What is an example of a ‘mission’?
Missionaries might be sent out by the Church to work with people in poverty, by providing education or medical care.
What quote from Jesus supports evangelism?
‘Go, make disciples of all nations’
What were St Augustine’s ideas about the trinity and love?
- Love can’t exist on its own (it needs a person who loves, is loved and the love itself).
- The trinity is the three persons united in love.
- The Father and the Son love each other. The holy spirit unites them.
- The holy spirit pours God’s love into the hearts of all.
