Prayer Flashcards
1
Q
What is a prayer ?
A
Communication with a god
2
Q
What are 4 examples of prayer ?
A
Penitence , petition , thanksgiving , formal prayer
3
Q
What is petition ?
A
A type of prayer that involves asking god for something
4
Q
What is penitence ?
A
A type of prayer that involves asking god for forgiveness
5
Q
What is thanksgiving ?
A
A type of prayer that involves expressing gratitude towards god
6
Q
What is a formal prayer ?
A
A prayer where the words do not change eg Our father
7
Q
Give 4 reasons why people pray
A
To get closer to god , to seek for forgiveness , to ask god for something , to fulfil part of a religious moral code
8
Q
Give 4 examples of aids to pray
A
Candle , sacred text , stained glass windows , prayer beads , prayer mat
9
Q
What are challenges to pray?
A
Lack of time , unanswered prayers
