Prayer Flashcards
what is formulaic prayer
saying set prayers words from old traditions of church
what are extempore prayers
informal prayer using persons own words
SOWA
when you pray say this and he gave them the lords prayer
what did jesus tell us prayer should be (5)
not for show not empty words meaningful private connect with god
which types of prayer are in the our father
adoration - hallowed be thy name
petition - give us this day
repentance - forgive us our sins
describe what prayer can be(4)
private or public
silent or aloud
set or in own words
said anywhere
why is prayer important (7)
improve relationship with god
communicate with god
jesus told us we should pray
we should follow example of mary jesus and saints who prayed a lot
catechism tells us we should pray regulaly
can bring inner peace
allows us to cope with troubles in life
5 types of prayer
adoration- praise and worhip thanksgiving- gratitude repentance-saying sorry intercession -praying for others petition- asking for others needs
why is it important to have different types of prayer (5)
jesus told us to worship in a variety of ways
we should be able to worship in different places
sometimes we want to pray with others and sometimes alone
different prayers needed for different moods and emotions
different types of prayer at different times of life
positives of formulaic (formal prayer) (3)
express important beliefs
can say them with others
set patterns will include different types of prayer
negatives of fomulaic (formal prayer) (2)
might say them without thinking about meaning
not personal
positives of extempore prayer ( informal) (3)
we express private emotions and needs 1:1 with God
we mean what we day
bring us inner peace and closeness to god
negatives of extempore prayer (informal)
may be just selfish prayer - only ever asking
ignores importance of community
