Chapter 10

Question 1

Prayer

Answer 1

Prayer is a vital part of Catholic life. Prayer is a living relationship between God and us. At the heart of this relationship is communication, a sense that we are speaking to God as a friend.

• prayer is trust in God
• Prayer is God speaking to us
• Prayer is communication to God

Question 2

Prayer is communication with God

Answer 2

It is important to pray so we can share our lives with God. In prayer God speaks to us through silence that often brings with it a deep sense of peace.

Question 3

Ways of Praying :Liturgical Prayer

Answer 3

Liturgical Prayer is expressed in the celebration of the Mass and the Sacraments. The Eucharist is the greatest prayer where we meet Christ in a person relationship.

Question 4

Doxology

Answer 4

A formula or prayer or praise to God - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Question 5

Personal Prayer

Answer 5

Personal Prayer is expressed in the relationship between God and the individiual person.

Question 6

Communal prayer

Answer 6

The power of communal Prayer unites individuals in the community with God.

Question 7

Types of prayer

Answer 7

Blessing- This prayer acknowledges God’s presence.

Adoration- Expresses deep love of God, especially to Jesus present in the Eucharist.

Petition- When people pray they often ask for things.

Intercession- This is a type of prayer when we ask for something on behalf of someone else.

Thanksgiving- This simply means thanking God.

Praise - This type of prayer recognises the power and majesty of God.

Question 8

A Traditional Prayer: The Rosary

Answer 8

The Rosary is made up of mental and social prayer. The rosary helps us reflect on the life, death, passion and glory of Jesus. Joyful, sorrowful, glorious and luminous Mysteries.