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What is the Trinity?
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The three parts of God- father, son and Holy Spirit - Life of the Trinity flows from kove of the Father and the Son for each other, which is the Holy Spirit
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What is Triune God?
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The relationship of the three parts of God within God
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What is ‘mission’?
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Physical action to show God’s love
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What are the two parts of the influence of the Trinity on Christians today?
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Mission
Evangelism
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What is evangelism?
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Spreading the Word but not acting on it- educating about Jesus and encouraging people to believe the Word
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What is a baptism?
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Baptism symbolises the start of a new stage of life as a Christian and a child of God.
It also symbolises joining in with Jesus’ death and resurrection.
The sacrament entalling the washing away o foriginal sin.
The baby is wrapped in a white garment
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What is consubstantial?
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The Son and the Father of the same substance
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What is a quote of baptism?
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“go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the father, son and the Holy Spirit”
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What is said during the baptism ceremony?
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“Do you believe in God the Father?”
“ I baptise you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit”
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What are the two oil in baptism and what do they represent?
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Oil of Chrism/ Catechumens- riding you of possession of evil, one is marking you as part of God’s family
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What are the origins of the authority of the Magisterium?
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• Jesus’ closest followers became known as the twelve apostles. Whenever the apostles went to a new area to preach, they chose someone to lead the Church in that area.
• This person would become a bishop, in a ceremony that involved the laying on of hands - a symbolic gesture that passes on the power of the Holy Spirit and the apostolic authority (the authority of the apostles). Through this, bishops are guided by the Holy Spirit to make an infallible interpretation of the Bible’s teachings
• The leader of the apostles, Peter, died in Rome. Since his death, there has been an unbroken succession of Bishops of Rome.
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What is the authority of the Magisterium today?
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• The Bishop of Rome - also known as the Pope - is the Head of the Catholic Church.
• The Pope and the bishops form the Magisterium: the teaching authority of the Catholic Church.
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What does the sacrament of baptism symbolise?
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- In the early Church, adults would be baptissd by being fully submerged in water, emblemearic of joining Jesus in the tomb after he died
- Just as Jesus gave up his life to the will of God, so the person being baptised commits their life to God
- Rising up out of the water symbolised joining in with Jesus’ resurrection, to begin a new life as a Christian
- Use of water also symbolises the Holy Spirit- filled with the Holy Spirit during baptism, who sustains the believer’s faith and commitment to God. This is the same Spirit that filled Jesus during his baptism
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What is the importance of baptism?
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- Shares the life of the Father, Sin and Holy Spirit with the person as they are all present during a baptism
- Fills the person with the Holy Spirit, to give them the strength to resist evil when provided free will
- It is the sacrament of initiation through which a person gecomes a member of the Church and Child of God
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How is the Father depicted in the Nicene Creed + quote?
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God the Father is the creator of all things- “I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and Earth”
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What are two teachings of the Son in the Nicene Creed + quotes?
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- There is no distinction in nature between the Father and the Son because the Father is the Son, suggesting that the Holy Trinity is one, not 3 individual parts- “Consubstantial with the father”
- Jesus did not become God at the resurrection; he had always been God, but had just limited himself to a human nature while on earth. After death, Jesus rose into heaven to take place as Son of God -“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father”
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What are two teachings of the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed + quotes?
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- The Holy Spirit comes from both the Father and the Sin, uniting them in love- “Who proceeds from the Father and the Son”
- The Holy Spirit gives life to all things- “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life”
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What is a council?
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- Sometimes the Pope and the bishops gather together to discuss and make decisions about important issues for the Church. This is known as a Council.
- Official declarations of faith that come from Councils are believed to be infallible (without error) as Catholics believe the Church is being guided by the Holy Spirit.
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What are the two parts to the Magisterium?
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The Councils of Nicea and Constantinople
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Why was the Council of Nicea called?
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A priest named Arius was teaching that only Hod the Father was eternal, not the Son, The bishops called a Council to discuss this idea
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What was the outcome of the Council of Nicea
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It confirmed that:
- The Son is eternally begotten from the Father
- The Father and Son have always co-existed together
- They are both equal and of the same nature
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Why was the Council of Constantinople called?
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Further disputes about the nayure of the Trinity, including the nature of Jesus, led the bishops to call a second Council to reaffirm Catholic beliefs
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What was the outcome of the Council of Constantinople
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It confirmed that:
- The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity and fully God
- Jesus is fully God and fully human
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What was the result of the Councils of Nicea and Constantinople?
As a result of these councils, the Nicene Creed was produced. This us a statement of faith that all Catholics acceotm which sets out the Church's beliefs about the Trinity and Jesus
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What were the teachings of St Augustine on the Trinity?
• the Bible states that '**God is love**' (1 John 4:16)- love can't exist on its own - there must be someone to give it and someone to receive it
• therefore to have love there must be three things: the person who loves, the person who is loved, and the love that unites them
• the Trinity can be thought of as three Persons united in love
• the Father loves the Son and the Son loves the Father; the love that unites them is the Holy Spirit
• the Holy Spirit pours out into the hearts and lives of believers, sharing God's love with all people.
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What are the teachings of Catherine La Cugna on the Trinity?
Taught following about the Trinity:
- The father begets the Son meaning the Son comes from the father, he has always been a part of God so the son is continually eternally coming from the father
- The Holy Spirit is the love that eternally unites the Father and the Son
- This continual creative act- of the Father begetting the Son, and the eternal love between them- constantly flows outward into the whole of creation
- The Son came to earth as Jesus to bring redemption: to save people by bringing them back to a relationship with the Father- The Son comes from the Father to save humanity
- The Holy Spirit is continually guiding believers towards the Father, to complete work of Jesus' redemption
- Once redemption complete, theough the help of the trinity, all things will be brought back to God
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What are the differences between the teachings of Catherine Le Cugna and St Augustine of the Trinity?
In contrast to St Augustine, LaCugna placed more importance on the outward effects of the Trinity. She thought the best way to know God is through understanding God's actions in people's lives.
Augustine mainly focused on the relationship within the Trinity. He said that understanding this is considered elemental for understanding God.
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Where is the Trinity shown in the Old Testament?
Genesis 1:1- creation
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Where is the Trinity shown in the New Testament?
Matthew 3- baptism
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How does the Old Testament: Genesis 1 depict the Trinity?
Genesis 1:1-3- God's creation of the Univers:
- The word 'God' is referring to the Father, the Father created the earth
- The phrase 'wind from God' can be translated as breath or spirit (Ru'ach)- showing that the Holy Spirit was involved in the creation of the Universe
- God created the Universe with the power of his word- Christians interpret this as the Word of God, refering to the Son of God
- So God the Father, through God the Son (the Word of God), created the universe with the power of the Holy Spirit.
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What is the quote about the Trinity in Genesis 1?
"while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light"
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What are the part of the New Testament depicts the Trinity?
Matthew 3- Describes baptism of Jesus
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How does the New Testament: Matthew 3 depict the Trinity?
Matthew 3:16-17- describes the baptism of Jesus:
- The Holy Spirit is the love that unites the Father and the Son. Here the Holy Spirit is represented by a dove, which comes down from God the Father to stay with Jesus.
- The Father is the voice from heaven
- The Father calls Jesus his Son. (Incarnation)
Jesus' baptism is when God reveals himself as the Trinity. For Christians, it shows there really are three Persons who all coexist at the same time
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What is the quote about the Trinity from New Testament: Matthew 3?
" saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove"
"And a voice from heaven said 'This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased'"
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What is 'mission'?
Mission is sending out people to help others: for example missionaries may be sent out to work with those in poverty by providing education or medical care
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What is 'evangelism'?
Evangelism means preaching the good news about Jesus to other people. Evangelists share their knowledge and experience of Christians to influence the live and attitudes of others through education.
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How does Mission share God's love + quote?
- Missionaries want to share the love of God through their actions
- They believe they should love others as God loves them
They follow the commandment that '**those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also**'
(1 John 4:21)
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How does Evangelism share God's love + quote?
- Evangelists are inspired by the Holy Spirit to share their knowledge of God's love with others
- They want to help others experience the joy, peace and love that they experience as a Christian Jesus' last instructions to his followers included,
**"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"- Matthew**
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Why is music useful in worship?
The Catholic Church has always approved of the use of music to praise God. Many Christians feel inspired by music and singing in the Mass, and it can make them feel closer to God.
The bishops at the Second Vatican Council stressed the benefits of using music in worship:
- Unites people in praise
- Increases the beauty of worship
- Helps peoplle to feel more involved in worship
Inspires people to praise God
- Can make worship feel more joyous or solemn
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What is a quite about the importance of music in worship?
"More closely connected with liturgical action, whether it adds delight to prayer, fosters unity of mind"- Sacrosanctum Concilium
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What are psalms?
• pieces of poetry from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. Often set to music and sung as part of worship
• an important part of the Divine Office: a collection of psalms and readings that every priest, monk and nun has to recite (or sing) at least four times a day
• also used during Mass- form the basis of many hymns used in church e.g. 'The Lord's my Shepherd'
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Why are psalms used?
• centre around the praise of God and joy of praising God through song
• cover a wide range of human experiences and emotions- with words for every human emotion from praise and joy to lament and despair
• recognise that everything comes from God and without him, people are nothing
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What is plainchant?
• ancient form of music, usually sung unaccompanied, to a limited range of notes
- used in monasteries to sing the Divine Office in Latin
• also used in church services, especially when the Latin parts of the Mass are sung
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Why is plainchant (Gregorian Chant) used?
- help people to feel involved in worship
• the Catholic Church considers it to be ideal to use in the Mass, as it is “**specially suited to the Roman liturgy**”
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What are traditional hymns?
• religious songs that praise God
• have been used by generations of believers most written to be accompanied by an organ
• usually sung in church by the whole congregation, such as during the Mass
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Why are traditional hymns used?
- Help people to feel involved in worship
- Have stood the test of time: their ability to help people praise God has been proven over many years
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What are contemporary worship songs?
• religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship
• usually accompanied by modern instruments, such as guitars and drums
• often sound more upbeat than traditional hymns, though some are more reflective
• usually sung in church by the whole congregation, such as during the Mass
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Why are contemporary worship songs used?
• help people to feel involved in worship
- some people think this type of music is disrespectful, because its upbeat nature can distract people rather than helping them to focus on God
- but others think it is more accessible and appealing than traditional hymns
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What is the difference between a mass and a prayer service?
Mass must have distribution and concentration of communion
Mass must have a priest
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What are the four parts of mass setting?
Gloria
Alleluia
Eucharistic Acclamation
Mystery of the Faith
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What is the Gloria and when is it used?
What:
- a hymn to praise God's glory and goodness
- begins with the words 'Glory to God in the highest heaven' (Luke 2:14 (NRSV))
When:
• used near the beginning of the Mass
• not used during the more sorrowful seasons of Advent and Lent
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What is the Alleluia and when is it used?
What:
• a Hebrew word meaning 'praise God'- a hymn of joy and triumph that praises God
• announces the presence of Christ
When:
used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at Mass, to greet the presence of Christ
• also sung three times during the Easter Vigil to announce the resurrection (see page 94)
• not used during Lent
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What is the Eucharistic Acclamation and when is it used?
What:
**Sanctus:**
• a Latin word meaning 'holy'
• a hymn to praise God's holiness based on Isaiah's vision in the Temple, when the angels cried out, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts' (Isaiah 6:1-3 (NRSV))
When:
used before the Eucharistic Prayer in Mass
• not used during the more sorrowful seasons of Advent and Lent
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What is the Mystery of Faith and when is it used?
What: an acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ's life, death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration
“We proclaim your death o Lord and profess your resurrection, until you come again”
When:
used after the consecration, when the Bread and
Wine have become the Body and Blood o f Christ
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What are the pros of traditional prayer?
- Don't have to worry about coming up with the right words to use
• not having to focus too much on the words allows people to open up more to the presence of God; it allows people's mind to go deeper than the words
• when upset, using familiar words comforts them.
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What are the pros of spontaneous prayer?
• it feels more sincere than traditional prayer because people are opening up to God about my own personal concerns and worries
• it helps people to develop an individual relationship with God
• it comes from the heart and reflects how people feel at the moment.
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What is prayer?
- When a person opens up to God and communicate with him listening for his answer
- inspired by the Holy Spirit
- All of the prayer is offered to God the father in the name of Jesus through Jesus is offering of himself to God
- The highest form of prayer is Jesus offering himself to the father on the cross
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What is a quote on prayer?
"When a person prays, he enters into a living relationship with God"
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What is traditional prayer?
Prayers with set words that have been passed down over a generations. Examples include the our father, Hail Mary, and the prayers of the rosary.
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What is spontaneous prayer?
Spontaneous prayers have no set format or words. Christians who use spontaneous prayer believe the Holy Spirit guides them in what to say.
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What are the 4 different types of prayer posture?
Standing
Bowing
Kneeling
Standing with hands raised above head
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What does standing represent during prayer!
- Can show respecy for the authority of God and acceptance that God has permitted the person to be there
- Shows respect for God's word, which is why Catholics stand for the Gospel reading at mass
- Shows readiness to act on behalf of God, to make God's woll a reality in their life
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What does bowing represent during prayer!
- Show respect for the person or God to whom you are bowing to
- Shows the believer reveres God and acknowledges God to be Great
- Bowing is a sign of praise to God
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What does kneeling represent during prayer?
- Shows that the person is submissive to the will of God
- It is a posture which acknologes that God is in the position of authority and that the person praying his humble before God
- Asking for forgiveness and pardon for what the person has wrong, knowing that they didn't deserve forgiveness
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What does standing with arms above the head represent during prayer?
- Shows praise of the greatness of God
- Focuses on God 'above', in heaven, where God's glory is revealed and from where God's love and power descends
- The person in this position is defenceless and totally open to God.
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What 2 other ways is the Trinity shown in the Bible?
Jesus' baptism
God's creation of the earth- God the Father physically creates, God the Son is the word 'God said 'let there be light', and the Holy Spirit is God's active presence and power in the world
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What does prayer include?
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Repentance
Intercession
Petition
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Baptism to be valid must have:
Pouring of water, in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit
