7 - Triune God Flashcards

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Quote from Augustine of Trinity about love to do with the trinity

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“True love is: a trinity of lover, beloved and the love that binds them together into one”

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Who was Catherine La Cugna

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She was an American theologian who lived in the second half of the twenthieth century.

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2 beliefs expressed by Catherine La Cugna

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-the trinity can be seen in the way the “son is continually, eternally coming from the father” and the “holy spirit is the love that unites them” and therefore there is a equal ongoing relationship between the parts of the trinity.
- another belief expressed is that “the son came to Earth as Jesus to bring redemption”

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What is the significance of the baptism of Jesus in terms of the trinity

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Jesus’ baptism is when God reveals himself as the trinity and for christians, it shows there are 3 persons who all coesist at the same tume

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Quote from deuteronomy 6:4 suggesting There is 1 God

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“Here o isreal, the lord is our God the lord alone”

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What does deuteronomy 6:4 mean

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The words ‘the lord alone’ stresses there is only 1 God but from all teachings, there are 3 seperate persons byt still only 1 God. This verse is an important reminder of that belief

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Galatians 4:6 linking christians and the trinity

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“And because you are children, GOD HAS SENT HIS SON INTO OUR HEARTS, crying ‘Abba! Father!”

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What does galatians 4:6 explain

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The relationship between the trinity and a christian

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What does Genesis 1-2 show in the trinity

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Shows the Holy Spirit active as God’s presence and power in the worlds as the actions of God being done without him on Earth

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What does the nicene creed show about the father

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God the father is the creator of all things - “i believe in one God, the father almighty, maker of heavenand Earth”

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3 things the nicene creed show about the son

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  • Like God the father, god the son is eternal
  • There is no distinction in nature between the Father and the Son
  • After he died, Jesus rose into heaven to take his place as the son of God
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Quote from the nicene creed showing the son is eternal

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“The only begotten son of God born of the father before all ages”

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Quote from the nicene creed showing there is no distinction in nature between the father and the son

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“Consubstantial with the father”

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Quote from the nicene creed showing after the son died, Jesus rose into heaven to take his place as the son of God

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“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand father of God”

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2 things the nicene creed says about the holy spirit

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  • the holy spirit gives life into all things
  • the holy spirit comes from both the father and the son, uniting them in love
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Quote from the nicene creed showing the holy spirit gives life into all things

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“I believe in the holy spirit, the lord, the giver of life”

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Quote from the nicene creed showing that the holy spirit comes from both the father and the son, uniting them in love

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“Who proceeds from the father and the son”

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3 benefits of music in worship

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  • can make worship feel more joyous or solemn
  • unites people in praise
  • increases beauty of worship
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Quote from sacrosanctum concilim about music in worship

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“Sacred music adds delight to prayer”

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What are psalms

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Pieces of poetry from the old book of psalms in the old testement

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Why are psalms used in worship

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Centre around praise of God and covers a range of human emotions and experiences

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What is plainchant

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Ancient form of music usually sung unaccompanied

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Why is plainchant used in worship

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Catholic church sees to be ideal in mass as “specially suited to the roman lityrgy”

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What are traditional hymns

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Religious songs that help praise God

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Why are traditional hymns used in worship

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Helps people feel involved in worship

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What is contemporary worship music

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Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship.

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Why is contemporary worship music used in worship

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Help involvement but some think it is disrespectful but others think it is more accessable and appealing

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What are mass settings

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Parts of mass that are sung rather than said

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Why are mass settings used in worship

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Helps people feel more involved in worship

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What is the gloria

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Hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness.

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What is the alleluia

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Hebrew word meaning praise God. Hymn of joy and triumph, praises God.

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What is the sanctus

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Latin word meaning ‘holy, hymn to praise God’s holiness.

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What is the mystery of faith

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Acknowledgement that the whole saving event of christ’s life, death and resurrection has been made present through consecration.

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What do missionaries do

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They want to share the love of God through their actions. They believe they should love others as God loves them

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How does evangelism show God’s love

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Inspired by the holy spirit to share their knowledge of God’s love with others. They want to help others experience joy, peace and love that they experience as a christian

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Benefits of traditional prayer

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Dont need to worry about coming up with words on the spot, and not thinking about the words enables you to open up with God more and familiar words comfort

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Benefits of spontaneous prayer

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Feels more sincere, helps develop an individual relationship with God and it comes from the heart and reflects how the person feels in the moment

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What happens during baptism

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The person is cleansed with the holy spirit meaning it sustains the believers faith and the commitment to God so they must be baptised to be a christian

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Symbolism of baptism

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Start of a new stage of life and symbolises joiningin with Jesus’ death and resurrection. Commits a new life to God and also begins a new life as a christian

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Importance of baptism

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Cleanses a person of all their sins, fills person with the Holy Spirit to build resistance from evil, a person also becomes a member of the church as a child of God

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What does kneeling show

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Sign of humility and shows the person acknowledges God’s authority

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What does genoflecting show

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Sign of respect and catholics may genoflect when they enter church or more

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What does standing at mass show

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Sign of respect and shows readiness to act on behalf of God

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What does bowing show

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Sign of respect and sign of praise to God

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What does sitting at mass show

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More comfortable position allowing the person to focus on communication with God

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What does joined or Open hands show at mass

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Sign of respect, request for help from God or shows acceptance of whatever God sends

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What is an acclamation in catholic mass

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Words of praise that are said or sung during Mass

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3 examples of acclamations

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  • gloria
  • allelulia
  • the mystery of faitg
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How does the trinity help christians with mission

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The Trinity can help Christians to gain a deeper understanding of God and of how he can be all the things that the Bible suggests.

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Who is the Magesterium

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They are the teaching authorities of the Catholic church,they interpret the bible for modern Christians

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What was the outcome of the Council of Nicea

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The son is eternally begotten from the father

The father and son have always co-existed

They are both equal and of the same nature

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What was the outcome of the Council of Constantinople

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The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity and fully God

Jesus is both fully God and fully human

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Quote to support use of prayer

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When a person prays he enters into a living relationship with God