Prayer Key Words

Question 1

Prayer

Answer 1

A communication or conversation with God

Question 2

Intercession

Answer 2

A type of prayer where someone prays for the needs of others, rather than themselves

Question 3

Petition

Answer 3

Petition A prayer for oneself, individual needs. For example, prayer to pass an exam

Question 4

Praise

Answer 4

A prayer adoring or praising God for what God has done or who God is

Question 5

Thanksgiving

Answer 5

Thanksgiving A prayer thanking God for what God has done for the world, community or an individual

Question 6

Penitence

Answer 6

A prayer asking God to pardon a person for the wrongdoing

Question 7

Meditation

Answer 7

Reflective prayer. It is that form of mental prayer in which the mind, in God’s presence, thinks about God and divine things

Question 8

Prayer aid

Answer 8

An object that people use to help them remain focus during prayers. For example, rosary beads, candles

Question 9

Salah

Answer 9

One of the Five Pillars in Islam – Muslims are expected to pray at least 5 times a day

Question 10

Shema

Answer 10

Shema One of the important prayers in Judaism which reminds Jews that God is one and they should love God with all their minds and soul

Question 11

Mandir

Answer 11

A place for worship in Hinduism (temple)

Question 12

Puja

Answer 12

Puja Worship/prayer in Hinduism

Question 13

Synagogue

Answer 13

Synagogue A place for worship, meeting and study in Judaism

Question 14

Church

Answer 14

A Christian place of worship

Question 15

Mosque

Answer 15

A place for prayer/worship in Islam

Question 16

Doxology

Answer 16

A prayer praising the Holy Trinity (Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit)