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Unit 3 -The Triune God Flashcards

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What do the catholic chruch think about music in worship

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The catholic chruch has always approved of the use of music to praise God

“It adds delight to prayer” 2nd vatican council

Many Christians find that music and singing during mass helps them to feel closer to God and feel inspired by it

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What can music in worship do (5)

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  • Music in worship can inspire people to praise God
  • Music can increase the beauty of worship
  • Music in worship can unite people in praise
  • Music can make people feel more involved in worship
  • It can make worship more solemn or joyous
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What are psalms

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  • Psalms are peices of poetry from the book of psalms in the old testemant . They are often put to music and sung as part of worship
  • Psalms are an important part of the divine office which is a collection of psalms and readings that priests , monks and nuns have to repeat 4 times a day
  • Psalms are used during mass
  • They form the basis of many hymns ( lord is my shepard
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Why are psalms used during worship

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Psalms are used during worship because

  • Psalms cover a wide range of human emotions and experiences
  • They talk about the joys of praising God through song
  • Psalms recognise that everything comes from God and that without God humans are nothing
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What is plainchant

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  • Plainchant is an ancient form of music, that is usually sung unaccompanied, that has a limited range of notes
  • Plainchant is used in monastries when the divine office is sung in latin
  • It is also used in chruch services, especially with the latin parts of the mass
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Why is plainchant used in worship

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-Plainchant is ideal for mass in the opinion of the catholic church as it is “specially suited to the roman liturgy” ( sancrosactum councillium 116)

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What are traditional hymns

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  • Traditional hymns are religous songs used to praise God.
  • They have been used by generations of believers.
  • They are usually written to be accompanied by an organ
  • Usually the whole congregation join in with the signing
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Why are traditional hymns used as part of worship

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  • Traditional hymns help people to feel involved in worship
  • The traditional hymns have stood the test of time : their ability to help prople praise God has been proven over many years
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What are contemporary worship songs

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  • Contemporary worship songs are religous songs that have been written recently to be used in worship
  • They are usually accompanied by modern instruments such as a guitar and drums
  • They are mostly more upbeat that traditional hymns and the who,e congregation join in
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Why are contemporary songs of worship used in worship and what are different opions on them

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  • Contemporary songs of worship are used to help people feel involved in worship
  • Most people think its more accessible and appealing than traditional hymns
  • But , other people think that its disrespectful , because its upbeat nature can distract people rather than helping them focus on God
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What are mass settings

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  • Mass settings are parts of the mass that are sung rather than said e.g allelulia
  • Before the 1960’s the music for the mass settings was complex and sung by the chior
  • Since the 1960’s the music has become simpler, allowing the congregation to join in more often
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Why are mass settings used in worship

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  • Mass settings help people to feel involved in worship

- simpler mass settings also appeal to the whole congregation

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What is the Gloria

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  • The Gloria is a hymn praising Gods glory and goodness
  • It aims to convey thankfullness to God for his care and love
  • It can be sung in a variety of different versions ( plainchant, modern)
  • It is not sung during advent or lent as these are sorrowful periods
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What is the alleluia

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  • Alleluia is a hebrew word meaning “praise God”
  • The alleluia is a hymn of joy and triumph
  • The alleluia is used in mass to introduce the gospel
  • It greets christ as the word of God
  • It is siad three times at the easter vigil to announce the resurrection of Jesus
  • It is not used during lent
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What is the sanctus

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  • Sanctus is the latin word meaning holy
  • The sanctus is an acclimation that praises Gods holiness
  • It is based on the book of Isiah , when angels cried out “holy ,holy ,holy”
  • The repetition of holy three times during the sanctus represents the three persons of the triune God
  • It is said before the eucharistic prayer and is not said during lent or advent
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What is the mystery of faith and when is it said

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  • The mystery of faith is said immediatly after the consecration
  • It recognises that Jesus is present through the consecration
  • It reminds people of Jesus life , death and ressurection and how they show Gods love for humanity
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How is the triune God explained in Deuteronomy 6:4

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In deuteronomy 6:4, The words ‘The lord alone’ stress that there is only one God

  • Through the teachings of Jesus in the new testemant , christians have come to believe that God is three persons
  • But even know God is three seperate persons there is only one God and this verse reminds us of that
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How does matthew describe Jesus’ baptism

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  • Matthew 3:16-17 describes the baptism of Jesus
  • In matthews account ,The baptism of Jesus is the first time God reveals himselfas the trinity ( the holy spirit is the dove which comes down from God to Jesus , the father is the voice from heaven, Jesus is revealed as Gods son)
  • For christians it shows that God really is three persons that coexist all at the same time and that he is not sometimes the holy spirit , sometimes the son and sometimes the father
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How does the beliefs in the trinity influence christians

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Christians believe that in the trinity the holy spirit is the love that unites the father and the son

  • They also belief that the holy spirit and the love of the trinity enters their life as Grace
  • Christians beleive just as the love of the trinity has been passed onto them , they also must pass on love to other christians
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How can christians share the love of the trinity with other people

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Christians can share the love of the trinity with other people by evangalising or mission

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What does mission involve

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Mission involves sending people out to help others

For examples missionairies may be sent out by the church to work with people in poverty and help them with education and healthcare

Missionaries main aims are to spread love ,as love as has been spread to them by the trinity . They want to spread the love of God

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Which statements from the bible encourage mission

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“Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also”( 1 John)- encourages christians to spread Gods love

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What does evangelism

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Evangelism means preaching the good news about Jesus to other people

Evangelists share their own experiences and knowledge about God to try and influence the lives and attitudes of others

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Why do evangelists share Gods love

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Evangelists are inspired by the holy spirit to share their love ofGod with others

They want to help others experience the love they experience through being a christian

They follow Jesus instruction tp “make disciples of all nations”

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What is prayer

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  • Prayer is a conversation between a person and God
  • Prayer is when a person communicates with God and opens up to him, listening for his answer
  • Prayer is inspired by the holy spirit
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What are traditional prayers

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Traditional prayers are prayers with set words that have been passed down through generations

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What are spontaneous prayers

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-Spontaneous prayers are prayers with no set words or format. -Christians who use spontaneous prayers believe that the holy spirit guides them in what to say

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What are some advantages of traditional prayer

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  • You dont have to worry about choosing the right words to use
  • Not having to focus too much on the words allows you to open up to the presence of God more : you can go deeper than words
  • Familar words can be comforting if you are upset
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What are some advantages of sponteous prayer

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  • It may feel more sincere than traditional prayer as you are communicating with God about personal worries and concerns
  • It may help you to build an individual relationship with God
  • It comes from the heart and reflects how you feel in the moment
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How does St augustine explain the trinity

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  • The bible states that God is love
  • St augustine stated that love cant exist on its own : there must be a person loving and a person being loved
  • Therefore to have love there must be three things : a person loving a person being loved and the love that unites them
  • In the trinity the father and the son love each other and the holy spirit is the love that unites them
  • The holy spirit pours into the hearts of all believers, sharing Gods love with all people

St augustine focusses on the inwards effects of the trinity

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How does Catherine Lacugna explain the trinity

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-Catherine Lacugna teaches that

  1. The holy spirit is the love that unites the father and the son
  2. Gods love flows into the hearts of believers
  3. The son was sent down to earth to bring people into closer relationship with God
  4. The holy spirit continually guides people towards God

Catherine Lacugna focusses on the outward effects of the trinity

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What does baptism symbolise

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  • Baptism symbolises the start of a new stage of life as a christian and a child of God
  • It also symbolises joining in with Jesus’ death and resurrection
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Why were people in the early church fully submerged in water when baptised

-What happens today ?

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People in the early chruch were fully submerged in water when baptised to symbolise joining jesus in the tomb

Today people are no longer fully submerged underwater, instead water is poured on their heads. But the idea of joining Jesus in death and ressurection still remains

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What do Christians commit to at baptism

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At Baptism, the person being baptised commits their life to God just as Jesus gave up his own life to do Gods will

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What does the water in baptism symbolise

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The water in baptism symbolises the holy spirit . This is because in baptism the person is filled with the holy spirit , who sustains the persons faith and commitment to God

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Why is baptism important

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  1. Baptism is important as it clenses a person of their sins
  2. Baptism is important as it is when a person joins in with Jesus death and ressurection , and shares in christs victory over sin and evil
  3. It is important as it is when persons becomes a member of the catholic chruch and a child of God
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What does kneeling during in prayer symbolise

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  • Kneeling during prayer is a sign of humility
  • It is a sign of acknowledging Gods authority and submitting to his will
  • It is a position in which you are asking for forgiveness
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What does genuflecting show

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  • Genuflecting is a sign of respect

- Catholics may genuflect as they enter the church to show that they acknowledge Gods presence

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What does standing show

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  • Standing is a sign of respect

- It shows readiness to act on behalf of God

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What does bowing do

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  • Bowing is a sign of respect
  • Bowing is a sign of praise to God
  • It acknowledges Gods greatness
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What does standing with arms out in front of you show

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Standing with arms out in front of you is a position of pleading and asking for Gods help

It also shows that you are willing to accept whatever God gives you

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What is a council in the church

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A council is when the pope and bishops gather togther to discuss and make decisions about important issues in the church

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Why was the council of nicaea (325 ce) called

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The council of nicaea was called because at the start of the fourth century , a priest called aries was teaching that only God the father was eternal, not God the son

The bishops called a council to discuss this idea

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What was the outcome of the council of nicaea

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The council of nicaea confirmed that :

  • The father and the son are equal and are of the same nature
  • The son is eternally begotten from the father
  • The son and the father have always co-existed
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Why was the council of constantinople (381)called

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The council of constantinople was called because there were fuether disputes about the nature of the trinity and the nature of Jesus. This led the bishops to call a second council to reaffirm catholic teaching

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What were the outcomes of the council of constantinople

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The council of constantinople confimed that :

  • The holy spirit is the third person of the trinity and fully God
  • Jesus is both fully human and fully God
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What was produced as a result of the councils

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As a result of the councils the nicene creed was produced. This is a statement of faith that all catholics accept. It sets out the churches beliefs about the nature of the trinity and the nature of Jesus

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What does the nicene creed teach about God the father

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The nicene creed teaches that God the father is creator of all things

“I believe in one God, the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth

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What things does the nicene creed teach about God the son

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The nicene creed teaches that ,like the father , God the son is eternal

“Born of the father before all ages”

The nicene creed also teaches that there is no distinction in nature between God the father and God the son

“consubstanial with the father”

The son took on the limitations of human nature to become Jesus and the had a human mother but was concieved by the holy spirit

“By the holy spirit he was incarnate of the virgin mary and became man “

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What does the nicene creed teach about the holy spirit

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-The nicene creed teaches that the holy spirit gives life to all things
“I beleive in the holy spirit, the lord, the giver of life
-The nicene creed teaches that the holy spirit comes from the father and the son and unites them in love
“ who proceeds from the father and the son”
-The nicene creed also teaches that the holy spirit is equal in majesty and power to the father and the son
-“who with the father and the son is adored and glorified”

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What is the link between the trinity and creation

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The trinity was the only other time , apart from Jesus’ baptism ,when all three members of the trinity were present

  • “In the beggining when God created the heavens and the earth “-here God refers to the father
  • “While a wind from God swept across the face of the water”- here wind can be translated as breath or spirit so the holy spirit was present
  • And God said “let their be light” and there was light- God created using his word which is a reference to the word of God ~the son
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What does marks version of Jesus baptism confirm

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  • Marks version of Jesus Baptism is very similar to Matthews version
  • Marks version of Jesus’ baptism confirms that God is a trinity of three persons who were all present at Jesus baptism , God was the voice from heaven , the son was Jesus and the holy spirit was the dove .
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What does Galatians 4:6-7 show

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  1. Galatians 4:6-7 shows that like Jesus christians are children of God. This means they have an intimate relationship with God . They are able to call God abba which is what Jesus uses to adress God
  2. Galatians 4:6-7 also shows that the holy spirit is shared with all beleivers and that the holy spirit gives believers the strentgth and conviction to accept their relationship with God the father
  3. Galatians also shows that the relationship between God the father , the son and the holy spirit is shared wuth the believer asthe holy spirit was shared with Jesus at his baptsim
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What is apostolic authority

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Apostolic authority is the authority that Jesus gave his 12 aposteles to lead the catholic church on earth

“You are peter and upon this rock i will build my church” matthew

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Why do the magesterium have authority

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The magesterium have authority because there is a direct line from popes and bishops today to the apostles . This means that because Jesus gave the apostles the authority to lead the church popes and bishops also have this authority

Catholics also believe that the magesterium is guided by the holy spirit

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What did the apostles recieve at pentecost

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At Pentencost the apostles recieved a special charism from the holy spirit to use for the good of the church

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How is this special charism transmitted to popes and bishops today

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Catholics believe this special charism from the holy spirit is transmitted to popes and bishops today through the laying on of hands

Catholics also believe that christ is present in the papacy

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