The Triune of God Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is the Book of Psalms?
A book in the Old Testament containing pieces of poetry that are sometimes set to music.
Psalms are centered around the praise of God, through all aspects of life.
Supposed to be sung with joy knowing God is with us.
Examples: The lord is my shepard, Eagles Wings.
What is the Divine Office and examples?
A collection of psalms and readings that every priest, monk and nun has to say at least four times a day.
Examples - ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’
‘Sing to the Mountains, Sing to the sea’
What is the Plainchant?
Plainchant is the original and offical music of the church (9th Century). Characteristics:
- Without music
- Limited note range (deep voices)
- In Latin
- Sung Speech
What is the Contemporary Worship Music?
Music onwards of 1970’s, religious songs which have been witten for the praise of God, normally with modern instruments. Characteristics:
- Full range of instruments allowed
- Tends to be more lively
- Modern/Pop style
- Complicated music arrangement
- Examples: ‘Here I am to worship’ and ‘10000 reasons’.
What is the Mass Settings?
Music that enables people to sing certain parts of the Mass. Use simple melodies to reflect a style of music that is contempory and easy to join in. Examples are : the Alleluia, the Eucharistic Acclamations, the ‘Lord have Mercy’, the ‘Glory to God’ and the ‘Lamb of God’.
What is Traditional Hymns?
Religious songs that have been used by believers over generations. Characteristics:
- Accompanied by Organ Music
- Written for the whole church to sing
- Standard music notation
- Simple, easy to sing to
- In English
- Examples: ‘Guide me O’great Redemer’, ‘Soul of my Saviour’.
What is the Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation)?
- Hebrew word for ‘Praise to God’
- Sung before the Gospel is read, it greets the presence of Christ through the word of God.
- It is a hymn of joy, praise and triumph of God.
- Is the Easter proclamation, the Annoucement of the Resurrection.
What is the Gloria (Mass)?
- A hymn of praise of God’s glory and goodness, which is sung early in the Mass.
- Many musical versions use complex arrangements of voices to convey the feeling of thankfulness to God for all his care and love.
What is the Eucharist Acclamations?
The Eucharist Acclamations is used in Mass as a thanksgiving sacrifice to God and praising with great enthusiasm.
It is made up of the Sanctus and The Mystery of Faith.
What is the Sanctus (Holy Holy)?
A hymn of praise to the three-fold Holy God, which is used before the Eucharist Prayer in Mass.
- The three repetions of ‘holy’ shows God is completely holy.
- Three ‘Holys’ relresent the three people in one God.
- Can be sung as a jubilent hymn.
What is the Mystery of Faith (Memorial Acclamation)?
The acclamation after the consecration, when people acknowledge what Christ has done for them.
- In doing this we proclaim that the consecration represents Jesus death and resurection.
- Through this event it shows the depth of his love for all people.
- Said powerfully and whole heartedly.
What is the Triune of God?
Within the one God there is a three-ness. Christianity is the belif in one god monotheisim.
What is the Trinity?
The belif that there are three Persons in one God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being. Focuses more on the disticve qualities of each.
What is the Shema?
A Jewish prayer affirming belif in the on God, found in the Torah.
What do we learn from the Baptism of Jesus?
‘a voice’ - The farther is unseen but makes his presence felt through his Word.
‘a dove’ - Holy Spirit of God
‘This is my Son’ - Son of God, means the Son of God has always existed abd became man in Jesus at a specific time in History.
What is the Nicene Creed?
The Nicene Creed is statement of faith that presents what Catholics Believe.
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What does Consubstantial mean?
Literally ‘of one being’, showing that the Father, Son and Spirit are not seperate entities but on one God.
What does Mission mean?
‘Sending out’ people with a job or function to perform. Church sends people out to care for the needs of other people in many ways.
What is Evangelism?
Preaching the good news about Jesus (Gospel) to other people. Can be done by talking them or through actions.
What does ST Augustine of Hippo say on the Trinity?
- The bible states that ‘God is love’ John.
- Therefore to have love there must be three things: the persons who loves, the person who is loved, and the love unites them.
- The Trinity can be thought of as three Persons united in love.
- Father loves to Son and the Son loves the Farther, the love that united them is the holy spirit.
- Holy Spirit is in the heart of believers, sharing God’s love with all people.
What does Catherine LaCugna say on the Trinity?
- The Son is eternally coming from the Farth.
- The holy spirit is the love that eternally unites the Farther and the Son.
- The son came to earth to bring redemption, this means that the son comes from the farther to save humanity.
- The holy spirit is continually guiding believers towards the Farther, redepmtion.
- Once redemption is complete through the Trinity will be brought back to God.
What is the Apostolic Authority?
The authority of the apostles, as leaders of the early church, that is passed on to the bishops. Bishops were appointed successors to the apostles.
What are the Magisterial Teachings?
The decisions of the Magisterium that should be accepted by Catholics. This is because it is the belif that the holy spirit guides the whole church to the truth.
