Triune God

Question 1

Value of music in worship

Answer 1

• Catholic Church uses music in its praise of God
• Bishops at 2nd Vatican Council:
  • unites people in praise
  • helps people feel more involved

Question 2

The Psalms

Answer 2

• In the old testament
• Referred to often and is backbone of Divine Office (between 1st and 2nd reading)
• Centred around praise of God
• to help people focus (antiphons)

Question 3

Plainchant

Answer 3

(Gregorian chant)

• ancient form of music > usually unaccompanied
• between 9th and 13th centuries
• used in monasteries for Divine Office

Question 4

What is Divine Office?

Answer 4

Collection of psalms and readings that priests, monks and nuns must say at least 4 times a day

Question 5

Mass settings

Answer 5

Music that enables people to sing certain parts of mass

Question 6

The Gloria

Answer 6

A hymn of praise of God’s glory and goodness, which is sung early in the mass
- “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!” Luke 2:14 (NRSV)

Question 7

Alleluia

Answer 7

Meaning - “Praise God”

• The easter proclamation (announcement of resurrection)
• Used before the reading of the Gospel at Mass

Question 8

Sanctus

Answer 8

Hymn of praise to the three-fold holy God

- Used before the Eucharistic prayer in Mass

Question 9

Mystery of Faith

Answer 9

Acclamation after consecration > when people acknowledge what Christ has done for them

Question 10

Triune God

Answer 10

within one God there is a three-ness

Question 11

Trinity

Answer 11

Three persons in one God; the Father; the Son and the Holy Spirit are seperate, but are also one being

Question 12

Shema

Answer 12

Jewish prayer affirming belief in the one God, found in the Torah

Question 13

Nicene Creed: God the Father

Answer 13

God the Father is almighty creator of all things, and the source of all life

Question 14

Nicene Creed: God the Son

Answer 14

• “only begotten Son of God” > Son shares same nature as Father in unique way
• “born before all ages” > never a point where son did not exist
• “consubstantial with the Father” > no distinction in nature from Father and Son
• “By the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary” > God the Son, in Jesus, had no earthly farther but a human mother.
• Jesus rose from dead to heaven > takes place as Son of God, Judge and Lord of all. > was always God, limited himself to human nature while on earth

Question 15

Nicene Creed: God the Holy Spirit

Answer 15

• Spirit or breath of God gives life to all things
• Spirit comes from both Father and Son, uniting them in love
• Spirit is equal in majesty, power and worship to the Father and Son
• Spirit inspires people to let them know the will of God

Question 16

Witness

Answer 16

When someone shows their faith in their words and action

Question 17

Evangelism

Answer 17

Preaching good news about Jesus to other people

Question 18

Preach

Answer 18

Publicly announcing a religious message

Question 19

Gospel

Answer 19

The good news of the teaching of Jesus and the message that God loves all people

Question 20

Youcat 122

Answer 20

“The triune God himself is ‘social’, a communion, an eternal exchange of love”

Question 21

Dei Verbum 21

Answer 21

“Therefore, like the Christian religion itself, all the preaching of the Church must be nourished and regulated by sacred scripture”

Question 22

Self-revelation

Answer 22

The idea that humans can only know God through what God has chosen to show himself

Question 23

Paul’s letter to the Galatians

Answer 23

Paul wrote his epistles to the various churches that he had preached at

• written from 51 CE (around 20 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus) up to his death (around 67CE)
• Galatians written around 57CE

Question 24

St Augustine of Hippo

Answer 24

• Lived from 354CE to 430CE
• Was bishop of Hippo in North Africa for 34 years
• 1 John 4:16, states “God is love”

Question 24

St Augustine of Hippo

Answer 24

- Lived from 354CE to 430CE - Was bishop of Hippo in North Africa for 34 years - 1 John 4:16, states "God is love"

Question 25

Catherine LaCugna

Answer 25

(1952-1997) - died of cancer aged 44 - famous for re-examining Christian understanding of the Trinity - everything that can be known about God is based on God's self-relevation

Question 26

St Augustine vs LaCugna

Answer 26

Both express love found in the Trinity. LaCugna : Humans can know the Trinity through what the Trinity reveals. St Augustine : Focuses on relationship within the Trinity, believes the inner relationship of the Trinity is essential.

Question 27

Authority Of The Magisterium

Answer 27

Laying on of hands passed on apostolic authority. Pope is the head of the church. When bishops of the Church gather together to discuss a teaching, their decision is accepted as binding for all believers. It is believed that their decisions are infallible as Catholics believe it is the Holy spirit guiding the Church.

Question 28

Council of Nicaea

Answer 28

Bishops of Church met in turkey to discuss the eternality of Jesus as son of God. Teachings : Son is eternally begotten from the Father. Father and Son have always existed together.

Question 29

Council of Constantinople

Answer 29

After council of Nicaea - position of Holy Spirit in Trinity. Bishops declared that : - Holy Spirit is the Lord, giver of life - Jesus spoke through the prophets.

Question 30

Origins Of Baptism

Answer 30

Jesus ordered his disciples to 'Go and make disciples of all nations.' This wording is used in Baptism.

Question 31

Symbolism Of Baptism

Answer 31

Best when the person is totally immersed. Going down into the water symbolised joining Christ in the tomb. water is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit. The believer is filled with the Holy Spirit : the same Spirit that worked in Jesus during his life on earth.

Question 32

Importance Of Baptism

Answer 32

Sign of initiation. Believer becomes a member of the Church. The person being baptised is a sharer in the life of the Father, Son and Spirit.

Question 33

Traditional Prayer

Answer 33

- Prayers passed down over generations, like the Our Father and the Hail Mary. - People do not need to think of words to use, people can be open to the presence of God rather than focusing on the words. - When people are upset, they can use familiar words and phrases. Can bring focus to those who want to focus on God.

Question 34

Spontaneous Prayer

Answer 34

- Without any set format, people choose what to say. The Spirit guides them in what to say. - Sometimes, people speak in glossolalia (tongues) where the person has been overcome by the Spirit. - Spontaneous prayer comes from the heart and reflects how the person is feeling at that moment. Truly reflects a person's relationship with God.

Question 35

Prayer And Posture

Answer 35

Kneeling - submissive to will of God - asking for forgiveness. Genuflecting - one knee as sign of respect. Acknowledges Christ's presence.