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Triune God - Paper 1 Flashcards

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Why is music useful in worship?

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  • unites people in praise
  • helps people to feel more involved in worship
  • inspires people to praise God
  • can make worship feel more solemn or joyous
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What are the psalms?

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  • Pieces of poetry from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament.
  • An important part of the Divine Office ( collection of psalms and readings a monk/nun has to say four times a day).
  • Form the basis if many hymns used in church e.g “The Lord’s my Shepherd”
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Why are psalms used in worship?

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  • Centered around the praise of God
  • Covers a wide range of human emotions
  • Helps us recognise everything comes from God
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What is plainchant?

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  • Ancient form of music with a limited range of notes
  • Used in monastaries to sing Divine Office
  • Also used in church services
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Why is plainchant used in worship?

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Catholic Church considers it to be ideal to use in Mass as it is “specially suited to the Roman liturgy” (Sacrosanctum Concillium 116)

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What are traditional hymns?

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  • Religious songs that praise God
  • Used by generations of believers
  • Most written to be accompanied by an organ
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Why are traditional hymns used in worship?

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  • Help people to feel involved in worship
  • Have stood the test of time
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What are contemporary worship songs?

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  • Written recently to use in worship
  • Sounds more upbeat than traditional hymns
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Why are contemporary worship songs used in worship?

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  • Help people to feel involved in worship
  • Some think that this music is disrespectful as its upbeat nature can distract people
  • But others think it’s more engaging
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What are the mass settings?

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Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus (Eucharistic Acclamation) and the Mystery of Faith

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What is the Gloria? When is it used?

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  • A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness.
  • Begins with the words “Glory to God in the highest”.
  • Used near the beginning of the mass.
  • Not used during the penitential (sorrowful) seasons of Advent and Lent.
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What is Alleluia? When is it used?

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  • Hebrew word meaning “praise God”.
  • Announces the presence of Christ.
  • Used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at Mass.
  • Not used during Lent.
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What is the sanctus? When is it used?

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  • Latin word meaning “holy”.
  • Based on Isaiah’s vision when the angels said “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts”.
  • Used before the Eucharistic Prayer in Mass.
  • Not used during penitential seasons of Advent and Lent.
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What is the Mystery of Faith? When is it used?

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  • Acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ’s life death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration.
  • Used after the consecration, when the Bread and Wine have become the Body and Blood of Christ.
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How is the Triune God exemplifyed in the Old Testament?

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  • Deuteronomy “The Lord is our God, the Lord alone”
  • Shows us that even though there are three seperate Persons, there is only one God.
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How is the Triune God exemplifyed in the New Testament?

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  • In Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit unites the Father and the Son (represented by a dove), the Father is “the voice from heaven”. The Father calls Jesus his son.
  • “God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts” (Galatians).
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What does the Nicene Creed teach us about God the Father?

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  • God the Father is creator of all things: shown by the phrase “I believe in one God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth”.
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What does the Nicene Creed teach us about God the Son?

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  • Like God the Father, God the Son is eternal : shown by the quote “…the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.”
  • The Son took on the limitations of human nature to become Jesus and had a human mother but was conceived by the Holy Spirit : “…by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man”.
  • There is no distinction in nature between the Father and the Son : “…consubstantial with the Father”.
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What does the Nicene Creed teach us about God the Holy Spirit?

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  • The Holy Spirit gives life to all things : “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life”.
  • The Holy Spirit comes from both the Father and the Son, uniting them in love : “…who proceeds from the Father and the Son”.
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How does the beginning of the story of creation in Genisis exemplify the Triune God?

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  • The word “God” refers to the Father; the Father created the universe.
  • The “wind from God” could represent the Holy Spirit as it can be translated as the “spirit”.
  • God created the universe with the power of his Word where the “Word” is interpreted as the Son.
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What is a mission?

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  • Means sending out people to help others e.g working with people in poverty, by providing education or medical care.
  • They follow the commandment that “those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also” (John).
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What is evangelism?

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  • Means preaching the good news about Jesus to other people.
  • They are inspired by the Holy Spirit to share their knowledge of God’s love with others.
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What did St Augustine write about the Trinity? What did he focus on?

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  • Focuses on the relationship within the Trinity.
  • The Bible states that “God is love”.
  • He said that : love can’t exist on its own - there must be a receiver and a giver.
  • Therefore to have love there must be three things : the person who loves; the person who is loved and the love that unites them.
  • From this the Trinity can be thought of as three Persons united in love - the Holy Spirit being the love between the Father and the Son.
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What did Catherine LacCugna teach us about the Trinity? What did she focus on?

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  • Focuses on how the Trinity is revealed to humans to God’s attempt to redeem them.
  • LaCugna teaches us that the Son continually and eternally comes from the Father –> The Holy Spirit is the love that eternally unites the Father and the Son –> The Son came to bring redemption which means the Son came from the Father to save humanity –> The Holy Spirit is continually guiding believers towards the Father –> All things will be brought back to God.
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Similarities between St Augustine’s and LaCugna’s teachings.

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  • Holy Spirit is the love that unites the Father and the Son.
  • God’s love is shared with all people and creation.
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Differences between St Augustine’s and LaCugna’s teachings.

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  • LaCugna places more importance on the on the outward effects of the Trinity.
  • Augustine focuses on the relationship within the Trinity.
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Explain the authority of the Magisterium.

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  • The twelve apostles would go to area to preach and in these areas they chose someone to lead the Church in that area.
  • This person would become a bishop in a ceremony involving the laying on of hands which passes on the power of the Holy Spirit and the apostolic authority.
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What is the Magisterium?

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The Pope and the bishops form the Magisterium : the teaching authority of the Catholic Church

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Why was the Council of Nicea called? What was the outcome?

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  • A priest was teaching that only God the Father was eternal, not God the Son.
  • The Council confirmed that: they are both equal, they have always co-existed, the Son is eternally begotten from the Father.
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Why was the Council of Constantinople called? What was the outcome?

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  • Further disputes about the nature of the Trinity led the bishops to call a second council.
  • The Council confirmed that: Jesus is both fully God and fully human; the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity and fully God.
  • As a result of both Councils the Nicene Creed was created.
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What is the symbolism of baptism?

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  • Symbolises the start of a new stage of life and joining in with Jesus’ death and resurrection.
  • Person being baptised commits their life to God.
  • The use of water symbolises the Holy Spirit, where during the baptism the person is filled with the Holy Spirit.
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What is the importance of baptism?

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  • Cleanses a person of their sins.
  • Fills the person with the Holy Spirit, to give them strength to resist evil.
  • A pledge that the person will join God after they die.
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What is a traditional prayer?

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Prayers with set words that have been passed down over generations. E.g the Our Father, Haily Mary etc.

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What are the pros of traditional prayers?

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  • You don’t need to worry about coming up with the right words to use.
  • Using familar words might comfort someone.
  • Not having to focus on the words allows a mind to go deeper than the words.
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What is a spontaneous prayer?

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A prayer with no set format or words.

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What are the pros of spontaneous prayer?

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  • The prayer may be more sincere than a traditional prayer because the person is opening up to God.
  • It helps develop an individual relationship with God.
  • It comes from the heart and how the individual feels at that moment.
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What does kneeling show?

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  • A sign of humility.
  • A position which asks for forgiveness.
  • Shows the person ackowledges God’s authority and submits to his will.
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What does bowing show?

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  • A sign of respect
  • A sign of praise to God
  • Acknowledges God is great
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Quote from St Augustine

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“If you see charity, you see the trinity”

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