Unit 1 Catholic Christianity Flashcards
CCC god quote
we profess one God in three persons
Role of the father
Creates just like our own fathers; continues to show this love;
Jesus teaches us to call God ‘our father’- he provides
Role of the son
Jesus is God made man, the incarnation
Role of the Holy Spirit
Inspired the Bible and the Church today;
the Holy Spirit helps Catholics live holy
lives today
Where is the trinity used in worship
At baptism Catholics use theTrinity to bring members into the Church
During the Mass the sign of the cross is said at the
beginning which again reminds us of the Trinity
Explain 2 beliefs about the trinity that come from the Nicene Creed
- 3 persons that are all god, father, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit
- All united as god ‘I believe in one god’
Explain 2 reasons the trinity is important
-Demonstrates the mystery of god, can be three persons but one god
-Shows god revealed himself to us overtime
Father= outside of us as creator
Son= beside us as a living example
HS= within us
Explain 2 ways the trinity is reflected in catholic worship
- During baptism child is baptised in name of father, son, Holy Spirit
- In mass the priest says to the father to bring the son by power of the Holy Spirit
What is the trinity SWA
‘One god in three persons’ CCC253
What is the nicene creed
The Christian declaration of faith
What happened at Jesus baptism
Trinity were all present
‘This is my son of whom I am well pleased’
What is a revelation
Truth or knowledge revealed by the way god makes himself known to believers
5 ways human beings are said to be in the image of god
Rational Free will Conscience Relate to god Give and receive love
Baptism SWA
‘In the name of the father, son and holy spirit’ Matthew 28:19
Explain 2 reasons it’s important for Catholics to believe in the trinity
Creed
