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Catholic Christianity: Triune God Flashcards

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What is the Trinity?

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The father, The son and The holy spirit

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What is Triune God?

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A term that shows god is a “community of people”

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What is Baptism?

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Becoming a child of God

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What is Consubstantial?

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Of one being, showing that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are not separate entities but one God

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Explain the Authority of the Magisterium

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  • “You are Peter, and upon this rock I shall build my church”
  • Peter was the first Pope and was ordained by Jesus
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What does the Sacrament of Baptism symbolise?

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  • A new stage of life as a Christian
  • The joining in with Jesus’ death and resurrection (submerging under the water symbolises joining Jesus in the tomb, then rising from the Water symbolises Jesus’ resurrection)
  • Committing the person’s life to God
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What is the importance of The Sacrament of Baptism?

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  • Christians share in Christs victory over sin and death
  • A pledge that the person will join God in heaven after death
  • It cleanses the person of their sins
  • They are filled with the holy spirit, giving them strength to resist evil
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What does the Nicene Creed teach about the Father?

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  • That God the Father is the almighty creator of all things, the source of all life: “Maker of heaven and Earth”
  • God is one: “I believe in one God the Father almighty”
  • God is almighty: “The Father almighty”
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What does the Nicene Creed teach about the Son?

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  • The Son is eternally begotten from the Father - confirming that the Son is eternal and born before all ages
  • The Son is true God “consubstantial with the father”, stresses that there is no distinction in nature between the Father and The Son
  • The son took on the limitations of human nature. “By the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the virgin Mary”, this stresses that God the Son did not have an earthly father (but did have a human Mother)
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What does the Nicene Creed teach about the Holy Spirit?

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  • The Spirit of God gives life to all things
  • The Spirit comes from both the Father and the Son, Uniting them in love
  • The Spirit is equal in majesty, power and worship to the Father and the Son
  • The spirit inspires people to know the will of God
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Explain St Augustine’s point for understanding the Trinity.

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  • “God is love”
  • However love cannot exist on its own, it needs a person who loves, a person who is loved, and the love itself.
  • He concluded that the trinity is 3 persons united in love
  • The Holy Spirit pours Gods love into the heart and lives of believers. Love is always sharing, self-giving and creative
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Explain Catherine La Cugna’s point for understanding the Trinity.

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  • The Trinity is 3 persons united in love - the holy spirit is the love that unites the Father and the Son
  • Gods love constantly flows from the Trinity to believers
  • The Son came to earth to bring people in the relationship with the Father
  • La Cugna thought the whole action and being of God is relational
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What are the similarities between St Augustine’s and Catherine La Cugna’s point on understanding the Trinity?

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  • The trinity is 3 persons united in love

- God’s love constantly flows through the holy spirit to believers

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What are the differences between St Augustine’s and Catherine La Cugna’s point on understanding the Trinity?

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  • St Augustine focuses more on the relationship within the Trinity. He acknowledges that this flows outwards into the lives of believers, but believes it is the inner relationship of the Trinity that is essential
  • La Cugna stresses that humans can know the Trinity through what the Trinity reveals: its Outward effects. This allows humans to share in the life of the Trinity
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How is the Triune God explained in the Old Testament?

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  • “Hear O Israel, The Lord our God, The Lord is One” Despite there being 3 distinct persons, there is 1 God
  • “God created the heavens and the earth” - this refers to the Father, he is the creator but not alone in this creative act
  • “A wind from God”, the Hebrew word for “wind” can also be translated as spirit. The presence of the Holy Spirit was involved in the act of creation.
  • God created by his word. God the Son is also known as “The Word of God”, the creative power coming forth from the Father, but distinct from the Father and the Spirit
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How is the Triune God explained in the New Testament?

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  • Matthew describes the Baptism of Jesus. When Jesus came up from under the water, John the Baptist heard the voice of God saying, “This is my blessed Son, In whom I am well pleased” as a white dove is seen above
  • Jesus is present - The Son of God
  • The Holy spirit is present - in the form of a dove flying above
  • The Father is present - his presence is felt through the voice heard
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How is Jesus’ Baptism important?

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  • It shows Jesus is the Messiah, The Son of God
  • It shows god in 3 persons
  • The 3 persons are separate yet united
  • God has fulfilled his promise to send a Messiah
  • Baptism is the beginning point for a Christian
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Explain the Council of Nicea.

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  • At he beginning of the fourth century there was a Heresy called Arianism. The priest Arius taught that only God the Father was eternal, he said the Son had a beginning
  • The Bishops of the Church met at a council in the Turkish town of Nicaea to discuss the idea, which they decided to reject
  • The Bishops at Nicea devised a creed - a statement that of the Catholic faith that all believers accept
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What are the main teachings of the council of Nicea?

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  • The Son is eternally begotten from the Father. This means that the Son has no beginning or end but is eternal
  • The Father and the Son have always co-existed: co-eternal, co-equal, of one nature
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Explain the Council of Constantinople

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  • After the council of Nicea, there were further disputes over the nature of the Holy Spirit
  • A second council was called in Constantinople, here teachings implied that Jesus was not fully human were rejected
  • The position of the Holy Spirit as the the third person of the Trinity was also affirmed
  • The Nicene creed was emended at Constantinople. And it is still used as the basis of Christian faith, and is recited at mass
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How is music useful in worship?

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The second Vatican Council stressed the benefits of using music:

  • It brings us closer to God
  • Expresses God’s greatness (through sound and volume)
  • Helps us feel involved
  • Creates a sense of mystery (of God’s presence)
  • Makes worship more beautiful, joyful, or solemn
  • It unites people and gives them a sense of community
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What are Psalms?

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  • A book of poems praising God from the old testament

- Psalms are readings said by every priest, monk, and nun 4 times a day

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What is a Plainchant?

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  • An ancient form of song
  • It is unaccompanied and has a limited range of notes
  • Examples include the “Our Father” and “Hail Mary”
  • It is often used in monasteries and covenants as it is relaxing and encourages you to reflect
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What are Traditional Hymns?

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  • Religious songs used by generations
  • Usually accompanied by an organ
  • Examples include “Soul of my Saviour” and “Non Nobis”
  • It helps people feel involved in the worship
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What are Contemporary Worship Songs?

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  • Modern worship songs
  • They use modern instruments such as guitars and drums
  • Examples include “Here I am to worship” and “10,000 reasons”
  • It is more upbeat and encourages young people to enjoy mass and worship however it is still reflective
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What are mass settings?

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  • Part of a mass that should be sung rather than said
  • Simple, contemporary melodies
  • Easy to join in with and helps mass appeal to everyone, especially young people
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What is the Gloria?

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  • A hymn praising God’s glory and goodness
  • It begins with “Glory to God in the highest heaven”
  • It aims to convey thankfulness to God for his care and love
  • Not said during advent and lent - the penitential (sorrowful period)
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What is the Alleluia?

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  • A Hebrew word meaning “praise God”
  • A hymn of joy and triumph
  • It is said, or sung, to introduce the gospel at every mass
  • It greets Christ as the “word of God”
  • At the Easter Virgil it is sung 3 times to announce the resurrection of Jesus
  • Not said during lent - the penitential (sorrowful period)
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What is the Eucharistic Acclamation?

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  • The Sanctus is a Latin word for “Holy” - so it is a hymn that praises God’s holiness
  • It is based on the Book of Isaiah when the angels cried out “Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of hosts”
  • Repetition of “Holy” 3 times reminds us of the triune God
  • It is said/sung before the Eucharistic Prayer
  • It is said/sung jubilantly or reflectively
  • Not said during the sorrowful season of Advent or Lent
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What is the Mystery of faith?

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  • Said immediately after the consecration
  • It recognises the mystery that Jesus is present through the consecration
  • Recognises Jesus’ life, death and resurrection - showing the depth of God’s love for all people
  • It is said or sung powerfully and whole heartedly
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What are Traditional Prayers?

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Prayers which are passed down over generations

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What are Spontaneous prayers?

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Prayers done suddenly and without ant set format, and involves choosing your own words to say.

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What are the Pros of Traditional Prayer?

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  • The words are already laid out, so people do not have to think of their own words to use
  • People want the words to create a feeling of ease that they can become open up to the presence of God rather than being distracted by the words
  • The familiar words and phrases can also help those that are upset as it brings comfort to those who want to focus on God
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What are the Cons of Traditional Prayer?

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  • It is not as personal or sincere as Spontaneous prayer as it is set words, not personal words coming from the persons heart
  • It may not truly reflect what the person wants to prayer about
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What are the Pros of Spontaneous Prayer?

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  • They may want to offer their own prayers and have a particular concern that they want to share with God
  • Christians believe that Spontaneous prayer comes from the heart and reflects how the person is feeling at at that moment
  • It is more sincere that traditional prayer as it reflects the persons individual relationship with God
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What are the Cons of Spontaneous Prayer?

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  • The individual praying may become too concerned and distracted by the words rather than becoming completely open to the presence of God
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Why use Postures when praying?

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It shows how important God is to believers as they give time and open their heats and minds to God.

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Why do Christians result to Mission and Evangelism?

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Because Christians believe the love of the Father and the Son for each other flows outwards into the lives and hearts of all believers as grace, Christians are called to pass this love onto other people, through Mission or Evangelism.

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What are the praying postures?

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  • Kneeling
  • Prostrating
  • Genuflecting
  • To bow
  • Open Hands
  • Joined Hands
  • Arms above head
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What is Mission?

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  • When actions are taken to help others, often through providing education, health care, develop better lifestyles, or help access to water supplies.
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Quotes suggesting Mission:

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  • “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if you have to”

- “Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also”

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What is Evangelism?

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  • When you preach the Gospel using words. For some Christians their knowledge and experiences of the love of God is so great they want to share it with other people
  • One of the driving forces of Christianity has been the the power of the Spirit speaking though preachers to influence the lives and attitudes of others
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Quotes suggesting Evangelism:

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  • “Make disciples of all nations”
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State a quote from Paul’s letter to the Galatians:

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“God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’”

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What does Paul’s letter to the Galatians show?

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  • Jesus took on human nature so that all people might come closer to God the Father, as God’s children
  • Believers can use the title “Abba”, which is the Aramaic word for “Father” - this shows that the believer has an intimate relationship with God
  • The spirit is the same spirit that filled Jesus, showing how the relationship with the trinity is also shared with the believer

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