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what is prayer?
prayer is communication with god and can be formal or informal
how does the CCC define prayer?
prayer is ‘the raising of one’s mind and heart to God’
in what ways can prayer be carried out?
prayer can be private or public, silent or spoken, alone or with others, and can be active (speaking to god) or receptive (listening to god)
what is repentance prayer?
acknowledging sins and asking for forgiveness
what is thanksgiving prayer?
expressing love and gratitude to God
what is adoration prayer
praising god for simply being god
what is petition prayer?
asking god for personal needs
what is intercession prayer?
praying on behalf of others
what is formal prayer?
prayer that follows a formula, using words from the Church’s tradition
why do catholics use formal prayer?
it connects them to the history of the church and unites them with other catholics
what is extempore prayer?
informal prayer that uses ones own words without planning
why do catholics use extempore prayer?
it is used in momemnts of great need and helps develop a personal relationship with god
why is it important to have different types of prayer?
different stages of life
different needs and moments
different locations
different moods or feelings
what key principles does jesus teach about prayer in matthew 6?
prayer is not for show
it should not use empty words
it should be heartfelt and sincere
it should seek a deeper relationship with god
why is the lord’s prayer important to catholics?
the CCC calls it ‘the most perfect of prayers’
what does the Lord’s prayer remind catholics to do?
honour god
ask for daily needs
repent and forgive others
how does the lord’s prayer unite christians?
it is a universal prayer that expresses key christian beliefs and is said by all christians
