Prayer and Its Biblical Basis – Lecture Review

These flashcards cover core definitions, forms, and examples of Catholic prayer, along with key prayers and classroom learning objectives from the lecture "Prayer and Its Biblical Basis."

What Latin word is the English term "prayer" derived from, and what does that word mean?

It comes from the Latin word “precari,” meaning to pray, to beg, or to ask.

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), prayer is fundamentally what kind of relationship?

A vital and personal relationship with the living and true God, a communion with Christ, and a covenant between God and humanity in Christ.

Name the two primary forms of prayer highlighted in the lesson.

Oral prayer and silent prayer.

How is oral prayer defined?

A spoken form of prayer where thoughts and feelings are directly articulated to God.

What characterizes silent prayer?

Prayer directed to God internally without vocalizing, focusing thoughts and emotions toward the divine.

What acronym summarizes four additional types of prayer?

ACTS (Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication).

In ACTS, what is adoration prayer mainly about?

Praising and honoring God for who He is and what He has done.

Which type of prayer expresses sorrow for sin and seeks God’s mercy?

Contrition prayer.

Which type of prayer focuses on gratitude for God’s blessings?

Thanksgiving prayer.

Give one tip for crafting a sincere thanksgiving prayer.

Personalize it by mentioning specific blessings, speak from the heart, keep it concise, and pray often.

Supplication prayer can be described as what?

A humble, earnest petition asking God for help or a favor.

List the three possible ways God can answer prayers, according to the lesson.

Yes, Not Yet, or Wait.

What symbolic action commonly begins and ends many Catholic prayers?

The Sign of the Cross.

The Sign of the Cross recalls what central Christian mystery?

Salvation through Christ, who frees humanity from sin.

What is another name for the Lord’s Prayer?

The Our Father.

Who taught the Lord’s Prayer to the disciples?

Jesus Christ.

Recite the opening line of the Hail Mary prayer.

"Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee."

Why do Catholics ask Mary to "pray for us sinners" in the Hail Mary?

To seek her intercession with God both now and at the hour of death.

What short doxology is also called the Gloria Patri?

The "Glory Be" prayer.

Finish this line from the Glory Be: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning…"

"…is now and will be forever. Amen."

What creed is described as an ecumenical "symbol of faith" summarizing core Christian teachings?

The Apostles’ Creed.

Name three core beliefs stated in the Apostles’ Creed.

Belief in God the Father Almighty, in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, and in the Holy Spirit.

What are the learning targets stated for this lesson?

Identify key Catholic teachings and prayers; enumerate forms of prayer; compose one’s own prayer.

During class discussion, students were asked to reflect on what three personal prayer questions?

How often they pray, how many prayers they know, and how they pray.

What final activity were students asked to complete?

Compose their own prayer that includes Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, and Supplication (ACTS).