Triune God - Paper 1 Flashcards
Why is music useful in worship?
- unites people in praise
- helps people to feel more involved in worship
- inspires people to praise God
- can make worship feel more solemn or joyous
What are the psalms?
- Pieces of poetry from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament.
- An important part of the Divine Office ( collection of psalms and readings a monk/nun has to say four times a day).
- Form the basis if many hymns used in church e.g “The Lord’s my Shepherd”
Why are psalms used in worship?
- Centered around the praise of God
- Covers a wide range of human emotions
- Helps us recognise everything comes from God
What is plainchant?
- Ancient form of music with a limited range of notes
- Used in monastaries to sing Divine Office
- Also used in church services
Why is plainchant used in worship?
Catholic Church considers it to be ideal to use in Mass as it is “specially suited to the Roman liturgy” (Sacrosanctum Concillium 116)
What are traditional hymns?
- Religious songs that praise God
- Used by generations of believers
- Most written to be accompanied by an organ
Why are traditional hymns used in worship?
- Help people to feel involved in worship
- Have stood the test of time
What are contemporary worship songs?
- Written recently to use in worship
- Sounds more upbeat than traditional hymns
Why are contemporary worship songs used in worship?
- Help people to feel involved in worship
- Some think that this music is disrespectful as its upbeat nature can distract people
- But others think it’s more engaging
What are the mass settings?
Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus (Eucharistic Acclamation) and the Mystery of Faith
What is the Gloria? When is it used?
- A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness.
- Begins with the words “Glory to God in the highest”.
- Used near the beginning of the mass.
- Not used during the penitential (sorrowful) seasons of Advent and Lent.
What is Alleluia? When is it used?
- Hebrew word meaning “praise God”.
- Announces the presence of Christ.
- Used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at Mass.
- Not used during Lent.
What is the sanctus? When is it used?
- Latin word meaning “holy”.
- Based on Isaiah’s vision when the angels said “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts”.
- Used before the Eucharistic Prayer in Mass.
- Not used during penitential seasons of Advent and Lent.
What is the Mystery of Faith? When is it used?
- Acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration.
- Used after the consecration, when the Bread and Wine have become the Body and Blood of Christ.
How is the Triune God exemplifyed in the Old Testament?
- Deuteronomy “The Lord is our God, the Lord alone”
- Shows us that even though there are three seperate Persons, there is only one God.
How is the Triune God exemplifyed in the New Testament?
- In Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit unites the Father and the Son (represented by a dove), the Father is “the voice from heaven”. The Father calls Jesus his son.
- “God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts” (Galatians).
What does the Nicene Creed teach us about God the Father?
- God the Father is creator of all things: shown by the phrase “I believe in one God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth”.
What does the Nicene Creed teach us about God the Son?
- Like God the Father, God the Son is eternal : shown by the quote “…the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.”
- The Son took on the limitations of human nature to become Jesus and had a human mother but was conceived by the Holy Spirit : “…by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man”.
- There is no distinction in nature between the Father and the Son : “…consubstantial with the Father”.
What does the Nicene Creed teach us about God the Holy Spirit?
- The Holy Spirit gives life to all things : “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life”.
- The Holy Spirit comes from both the Father and the Son, uniting them in love : “…who proceeds from the Father and the Son”.
How does the beginning of the story of creation in Genisis exemplify the Triune God?
- The word “God” refers to the Father; the Father created the universe.
- The “wind from God” could represent the Holy Spirit as it can be translated as the “spirit”.
- God created the universe with the power of his Word where the “Word” is interpreted as the Son.
What is a mission?
- Means sending out people to help others e.g working with people in poverty, by providing education or medical care.
- They follow the commandment that “those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also” (John).
What is evangelism?
- Means preaching the good news about Jesus to other people.
- They are inspired by the Holy Spirit to share their knowledge of God’s love with others.
What did St Augustine write about the Trinity? What did he focus on?
- Focuses on the relationship within the Trinity.
- The Bible states that “God is love”.
- He said that : love can’t exist on its own - there must be a receiver and a giver.
- Therefore to have love there must be three things : the person who loves; the person who is loved and the love that unites them.
- From this the Trinity can be thought of as three Persons united in love - the Holy Spirit being the love between the Father and the Son.
What did Catherine LacCugna teach us about the Trinity? What did she focus on?
- Focuses on how the Trinity is revealed to humans to God’s attempt to redeem them.
- LaCugna teaches us that the Son continually and eternally comes from the Father –> The Holy Spirit is the love that eternally unites the Father and the Son –> The Son came to bring redemption which means the Son came from the Father to save humanity –> The Holy Spirit is continually guiding believers towards the Father –> All things will be brought back to God.
Similarities between St Augustine’s and LaCugna’s teachings.
- Holy Spirit is the love that unites the Father and the Son.
- God’s love is shared with all people and creation.
Differences between St Augustine’s and LaCugna’s teachings.
- LaCugna places more importance on the on the outward effects of the Trinity.
- Augustine focuses on the relationship within the Trinity.
Explain the authority of the Magisterium.
- The twelve apostles would go to area to preach and in these areas they chose someone to lead the Church in that area.
- This person would become a bishop in a ceremony involving the laying on of hands which passes on the power of the Holy Spirit and the apostolic authority.
What is the Magisterium?
The Pope and the bishops form the Magisterium : the teaching authority of the Catholic Church
Why was the Council of Nicea called? What was the outcome?
- A priest was teaching that only God the Father was eternal, not God the Son.
- The Council confirmed that: they are both equal, they have always co-existed, the Son is eternally begotten from the Father.
Why was the Council of Constantinople called? What was the outcome?
- Further disputes about the nature of the Trinity led the bishops to call a second council.
- The Council confirmed that: Jesus is both fully God and fully human; the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity and fully God.
- As a result of both Councils the Nicene Creed was created.
What is the symbolism of baptism?
- Symbolises the start of a new stage of life and joining in with Jesus’ death and resurrection.
- Person being baptised commits their life to God.
- The use of water symbolises the Holy Spirit, where during the baptism the person is filled with the Holy Spirit.
What is the importance of baptism?
- Cleanses a person of their sins.
- Fills the person with the Holy Spirit, to give them strength to resist evil.
- A pledge that the person will join God after they die.
What is a traditional prayer?
Prayers with set words that have been passed down over generations. E.g the Our Father, Haily Mary etc.
What are the pros of traditional prayers?
- You don’t need to worry about coming up with the right words to use.
- Using familar words might comfort someone.
- Not having to focus on the words allows a mind to go deeper than the words.
What is a spontaneous prayer?
A prayer with no set format or words.
What are the pros of spontaneous prayer?
- The prayer may be more sincere than a traditional prayer because the person is opening up to God.
- It helps develop an individual relationship with God.
- It comes from the heart and how the individual feels at that moment.
What does kneeling show?
- A sign of humility.
- A position which asks for forgiveness.
- Shows the person ackowledges God’s authority and submits to his will.
What does bowing show?
- A sign of respect
- A sign of praise to God
- Acknowledges God is great
Quote from St Augustine
“If you see charity, you see the trinity”
