Theology prayer unit study guide test

What is prayer

Prayer is having A deep conversation with God by sharing feelings and expressing yourself. Having conversation with someone build a strong relationship meaning if you pray to God frequently and include you every day life, ur relationship with God will enhance.

What is adoration

recognizing God for his goodness, for example, praise God for his love

what is Thanksgiving?

acknowledging God and thanking him for example thinking God for blessings, family, and good health

what is supplication

Asking guidance for yourself or one another, for example asking God to look after your mother or father

What is contrition?

feeling sorry for your sense and asking God to forgive you, for example praying to God and apologizing for making a bad choice

what is meditation?

To reflect what God is saying To you for example reflecting what a scripture is saying, for example John 3:1-6

why is prayer important in our school and for Lasalians worldwide?

prayer reminder that God is always with us and present in our lives begin class with a prayer brings our community together and connect to faith service community and respect because prayer teaches us to help respect and treat everyone with human dignity

how does prayer help us develop a relationship with God and live Out our lives as Lasalians

Scripture reference Luke 10:27

This scripture teaches us to love God and love their neighbors as ourselves. It also reminds us that our faith should be shown through our actions not just verbally

prayer helps us grow closer to God While scripture teaches us how to live according to his word and the stallion mission encourages us to put those teachings into action through faith, service and respect for all person.

complete the holy trinity diagram

God, the father = creator

God, the son = Jesus Christ

God, the Holy Spirit = our guide

Also remmeber the actual diagram

what does the Catholic Church mean by one God in three distinct persons?

there is only one God, but he exists as three distinct persons known as the father, the son and the Holy Spirit. in simple terms they all equal God, not separate gods

read Matthew 3:13-7— The baptism of Jesus

research the passage and explain how each person of the Trinity is present

God, the father: Speaks from heaven, and says Jesus is his beloved son with whom he is pleased

God, the son: Jesus is baptized by John the baptist In the Jordan River

God, the holySpirit: The Holy Spirit comes down from heaven and rests on Jesus as a dove.

Lectio Divina

What is the name of the first step and what do you do during this step?

Lecture

Find a scripture to reflect on

Lectio Divina

What is the name of the second step and how do you reflect on scripture during this step?

Meditation: Take a couple minutes and ponder the meaning behind the scripture and try to visualize or imagine what the scripture saying

Lectio Divina:

what is the name of the third step and how do you respond to God during this step?

Oratio: respond to God during the step by speaking directly to God by praying to him

Lectio Divina:

What is the name of the fourth step and how do you spend time with God during this step?

Contemplation:

Spend time with God by resting in his presence

The ACTS of method of prayer

A=

Adoration

Praising God for who he is, for example thanking God for his goodness

The ACTS of method of prayer

C=

Contrition: Feeling sorry for your sins, for example repenting to God During prayer for making a wrong choice

The ACTS of method of prayer

T=

thanksgiving:

Expressing gratitude toward God, For example, praying before eating

The ACTS of method of prayer

S=

supplication: Asking God for guidance or help for example praying for a loved one

what does pray without ceasing mean?

scripture reference: Thessalonians 5:16-18

This passage teaches to pray frequently and make it a habit. It also teaches to show great joy and express gratitude no matter the situation because God always has a plan for us within Jesus Christ.

why is prayer important for your relationship with God?

Prayer is important for my relationship with God because prayer helps a person communicate with God and communication improves and build strong relationships. when you express your feelings and thanks To God, You don't only feel at peace, but you also grow in faith

how can practicing Lectio Divina help you grow closer to Christ

• scripture

How are you? Praying with scripture can Influence, faith, and actions because it teaches to look beyond perspectives, and it also reminds us to see others the way Jesus saw them

scripture: Matthew 5:16

“Let your light shine before others”