Chapter 2: Prayer

Question 0

Adoration

Answer 0

acknowledgement and worship of God as Creator, Savior, Lord of a existence

Question 1

Prayer

Answer 1

elevation of mind and heart to God to experience communion with Him

Question 2

Contemplation

Answer 2

resting in God’s presence with mind and heart focused on His greatness and goodness

Question 3

Contrition

Answer 3

sorrow of the soul for sin, along with resolution not to sin again

Question 4

Meditation

Answer 4

prayer of understanding of God’s revelation to us of the purpose of Christian life and the truths of the faith

Question 5

Metanoia

Answer 5

“change of heart”; or “repentance”

Question 6

Petition/Supplication

Answer 6

requesting God to aid us and/or others

Question 7

Thanksgiving

Answer 7

praise and gratitude for the good and the blessings God has given us

Question 8

A.C.T.S.

Answer 8

Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication (prayer technique)

Question 9

How is A.C.T.S. a helpful prayer technique?

Answer 9

It keeps our minds from wandering and it reminds us of what to include in prayer

Question 10

What do we discover when we pray consistently?

Answer 10

Jesus is always there for us and He will help us get through any situation.

Question 11

How do we feel Jesus’ support?

Answer 11

Through prayers and others.

Question 12

Why is the Lord’s Prayer called the “Lord’s Prayer”?

Answer 12

because it was given to us by Jesus and it sums up the entire Gospel.

Question 13

What does the Lord’s Prayer teach?

Answer 13

Prayer is directed to the Father, and we are His children.

Question 14

What does the Lord’s Prayer remind us of?

Answer 14

Reminds us that we are to forgive all others if we want forgiveness.

Question 15

What is the Lord’s Prayer a model for?

Answer 15

all prayer

Question 16

How are we connected to God?

Answer 16

He created us in his likeness and he placed in us a desire to know him and to be with him.,

Question 17

3 examples of Jesus praying…

Answer 17

for guidance when calling the apostles, on the cross before he died, and when raising Lazarus

Question 18

2 ways we must imitate Jesus if we are praying for a change of heart…

Answer 18

we must accept each other regardless of our differences, and we must love our enemies

Question 19

2 ways/times the Church calls us to pray…

Answer 19

in time of need and before meals

Question 20

Vocal Prayer

Answer 20

a “conversation” with God, or the angels, and saints; formed with words of some set formula(s)…ex: Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Father, ect.

Question 21

Dryness (in prayer)

Answer 21

difficulty in contemplation prayer when the heart is separated from God, with no taste for thoughts, memories, and feelings (even spiritual ones).