RE:Triune God

What is the Trinity?

The belief that there is one God who exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — each distinct but fully God.

What is the Triune God?

The belief in one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What is Mission?

The vocation Christians undertake to spread the Kingdom of God through actions such as charity, healthcare, education, and helping the poor.

What is Evangelism?

Spreading the Gospel message to others.

What is Baptism?

The sacrament through which Christians become closer to God and receive God's grace.

What is the Magisterium?

The Magisterium is the Church' authority to give authentic interpretation of the Word of God

Why is the Magisterium Important?

It provides authentic interpretation of scripture and tradition.

What does baptism symbolise?

A new stage of life as a Christian and a child of God. It also symbolises joining in with Jesus' death and resurrection.

What does water in Baptism represent?

Rising up out of the water symbolises joining in with Jesus' resurrection, to begin a new life as a Christian.

What is said during baptism?

"I baptise you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."

Why is baptism important?

It washes away sin.

It unites Christians with Jesus' death and resurrection.

It welcomes a person into the Church.

It begins a person's relationship with God.

What does the Nicene Creed say about the Father?

The Father is the creator of all things, almighty, eternal.

What does the Creed teach about the Son?

The Son is eternal like the Father; fully God; took on human nature through Jesus; was conceived by the Holy Spirit

After he died, Jesus rose into heaven to take his place as the Son of God

What does the Creed teach about the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit gives life to all things.

The Holy Spirit comes from both the father and the Son, uniting them in love.

The Holy Spirit is equal in majesty to the Father and the Son and the holy spirit inspires people to learn more about the will of God.

How does the Old Testament show the Trinity?

Genesis 1:1-3 tells how God created the universe. All three Persons shared in the act of creation:

The word 'God' here is referring to the Father; the Father created the universe.

The phrase wind from God' can also be translated as 'breath' or'spirit! This shows 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 a reference to the Son (or Word) of God

How does the New Testament reveal the Trinity?

Jesus' Baptism

It confirms that God is a Trinity of three Persons, shown in this passage by the dove (the Holy Spirit), the voice from heaven (the Father), and Jesus himself (the Son).

The presence of the Trinity at Jesus' baptism shows the importance of the Trinity in Jesus' work and teachings. It means that the Trinity was involved in the salvation brought about by Jesus' life, death and resurrection

What events show the Trinity in the New Testament?

Jesus' baptism

Pentecost (Holy Spirit descends)

Jesus' teaching about the Father and the Spirit.

What did Nicaea affirm?

It declared that the Son is eternally begotten from the Father

Jesus co-existed with the Father.

They are both equal and of same nature

What did Constantinople teach about the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is fully God, and is the 3rd Person of the Trinity.

Jesus is both fully God and fully human

What did both of these councils create?

The Nicene Creed

How does Augustine explain the Trinity?

The Trinity is seen through love:

The trinity is the thought of as three Persons(Father Son,Holy Spirit) united in love

What does Augustine say about the Holy spirit?

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.

What dis Augustine mainly focus on?

Augustine mainly focused on the relationship within the Trinity. He said that understanding this is essential for understanding God.

What did Catherine LaCugna teach?

The Son is continually, eternally coming from the Father

The Holy spirit is the love that eternally unites the Father and the son

The eternal love between the Father and the Son constantly flows outwards into the whole of creation

The Son comes from the Father to save humanity(Redemption)

The Holy Spirit(God's love) is continually guiding believers towards the Father(Helping Jesus with redemption)

Once redemption is complete through the help of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, all things will be brought back to God.

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

Psalms

Pieces of poetry from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. Often set to music and sung as part of worship

Centre around the praise of God

Talk about the joy of praising God through song

Cover a wide range of human experiences and emotions

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

Traditional hymn

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

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

Gloria

A hymn to praise God's glory and goodness. Used near the beginning of the Mass. Not used during the more sorrowful seasons of Advent and Lent

Alleluia

A Hebrew word meaning 'praise God' a hymn of joy and triumph that praises God,announces the presence of Christ

Used to introduce the reading of the Gospel at Mass, to greet the presence of Christ

Eucharistic Acclamation

A Latin word meaning 'holy'

A hymn to praise God's holiness

Used before the Eucharistic Prayer in Mass

Not used during the more sorrowful seasons of Advent and Lent

Mystery of Faith

An acknowledgement that the whole saving event of Christ's life, death and resurrection has been made present through the consecration.

Used after the consecration

What are the Pros of traditional Prayer?

• I don't have to worry about coming up with the right words to use

• not having to focus too much on the words allows me to open up more to the presence of God; it allows my mind to go deeper than the words

• when I'm upset, using familiar words comforts me

What are the Cons of traditional prayer?

Some people find that prayer can feel repetitive or routine, which may make it harder to feel genuinely connected or reflective.

Others may experience pressure to pray in a specific way or at set times, which can create stress rather than comfort.

In some cases, traditional prayer can lead to feelings of guilt if someone believes they are not doing it "properly" or often enough

What are the Spontaneous prayer Pros?

it feels more sincere than traditional prayer because I'm opening

up to God about my own personal concerns and worries

it helps me to develop an individual relationship with God

it comes from the heart and reflects how I feel at the moment.

What are the Cons of Spontaneous Prayer?

Because it is unplanned, some people may struggle to find the right words, which can make them feel unsure or self-conscious.

It can sometimes lack structure, which may make it harder for individuals to stay focused or express everything they want to say.

What is mission?

'Mission' means sending out people to help others For example, missionaries might be sent out by the Church to work with people in poverty, by providing education or medical care

Who are Missionaries?

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

What is Evangelism?

Evangelism means preaching the good news about Jesus to other people

Evangelists share their knowledge and experience of Christianity to influence the lives and attitudes of other

Who are Evangelist?

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

Why use prayer postures?

People use prayer postures because the body can help express and deepen what the mind and heart are trying to communicate. The way someone positions themselves can show respect, humility, gratitude, or a desire for closeness with God

Significance of Kneeling

Kneeling shows that the person is submissive to the will of God. It is a posture which acknowledges that God is in the position of authority and that the person praying is humble before God.

It also is a position that is asking for forgiveness and pardon for what the person has done wrong

Significance of Prostrate

To prostrate is to lie flat with your face on the ground. For believers it is a position of total humility and self-giving to God. It shows the belief that everything comes from God and people are nothing without God. It is a position where a person pleads for help and mercy.

Significance of Bowing

To bow is to lower the upper part of the body. Different cultures use different degrees of bowing, but they all show respect for the person or God to whom you are bowing. It shows that the believer reveres God and acknowledges God to be great.

Significance of Open Hands

Open hands is a sign of praise and acceptance of all that God will send.

What is the significance of Joined hands

Joined hands is a sign of asking. The person is making a request for help from God, acknowledging their dependence on God.