Prayer

Question 1

Types of prayer

Answer 1

Confession
Adoration 
Intercessions 
Praying in the spirit 
Grace 
Meditational 
Chants 
Supplications 
Thanksgiving

Question 2

Adoration

Answer 2

used when Christians want to praise God because Christians want to let God know what he means to them

Question 3

Intercessions

Answer 3

used to pray for God to help other people because Christians believe this will make a difference

Question 4

Rosary

Answer 4

Many Catholics pray using a rosary, a necklace, which helps them to focus on certain set prayers, such as the Hail Mary, and on God

Question 5

Praying in the spirit

Answer 5

When a Christian feels led by god in their prayer

Question 6

Grace

Answer 6

Christians may pray before eating to thank god for their food

Question 7

Meditational prayers

Answer 7

A Christian may reflect on god or their relationship with him

Question 8

Chants

Answer 8

Prayer can be said or spoken in rhythm

Question 9

Supplications

Answer 9

Used to ask god for something

Question 10

Confession

Answer 10

Used by Christian’s to tell god when they have sinned because they want to ask for forgiveness

Question 11

Thanksgiving

Answer 11

Used to say thank you to god when Christians want to be grateful.

Question 12

Prayer

Answer 12

Prayer is communication with God. Christians

pray in different ways and for many reasons; above all, to have a close relationship with God

Question 13

Informal or extempore prayers

Answer 13

where Christians pray without preparing their prayers in advance, or necessarily including formal language or structure. Christians can use these to share their own thoughts with God and talk to him about their feelings and things currently happening in the world and their lives. Most Christians pray such prayers, but more modern Protestant denominations may place more emphasis on them, as being a way to have an authentic relationship with God.

Question 14

Set, liturgical prayers

Answer 14

exact prayers which Christians use. Christians may pray these for particular purposes. They may be prepared before a service, or used regularly from a prayer book. Churches such as the Catholic and Orthodox Churches place particular emphasis on these prayers, partly due to the tradition associated with certain liturgical prayers.

Question 15

Quote

Answer 15

Pray then in this way: Our
Father in heaven, hallowed
be your name. Your kingdom
come. Your will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as
we also have forgiven our
debtors. And do not bring us
to the time of trial, but
rescue us from the evil one.

Question 16

Quote example

Answer 16

Christians pray the Lord’s Prayer because Jesus taught his disciples to pray this, and it allows Christians to ask God for provision and guidance, as well as praising God. It helps a personal relationship with God when Christians do not know what to pray, and creates a sense of Christian community in public worship.

Question 17

Impact and importance of prayer

Answer 17

• Prayer allows Christians to have a relationship with God.
• The ability to pray helps Christians to rely on God for help and guidance.
• Praying fulfils Jesus’ command to pray to God.
• Christians may like to pray with others, feeling that if many people pray for something, God will act on it.
• Group prayer is an easy way for people to worship God together.
• Prayer used in public worship can be used by a priest / worship leader to ensure that Christians bring important issues to God.
• Prayer is an important aspect of worship, as it means God is definitely being involved.