Prayer test Flashcards
Name the three ways we can pray
1- Meditation
2- Vocal
3- Contemplation
What is the most common type of prayer?
Vocal prayer
What is vocal prayer?
The prayer we speak through our mouth/words
What is meditation?
The prayer of the mind: Using your mind and imagination to put yourself in God’s presence
What is contemplation?
The prayer of the heart.
Contemplation is the ___________ and the ______________ kind of prayer where no __________ are exchanged.
deepest
simplest
word
What happens when you spend more and more time with God in prayer?
It changes you in a positive way and you start thinking and acting in Godlike ways.
What does prayer help us do?
To trust God the way Jesus trusted God.
What is the greatest prayer of all and what is it called?
The Our Father our the Lord’s Prayer.
What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus?
To pray and have the same attitude as Jesus did.
What is praying?
Talking with and listening to God.
Why is talking to God special?
Because God himself is special.
What does God the Father do that no human can do?
Make everything from nothing
What does God the Son do that no human can do?
Save the world from sin and death.
What does God the Holy Spirit do that no one else can do?
Fills creation with God’s own perfect love
List the six types of prayers.
-Prayer of Blessing and Adoration
-Prayer of Petition
-Prayer of Intercession
-Prayer of Thanksgiving
-Prayer of Praise
-Prayer of Contritin
What is an example of the prayer of blessing and adoration?
The holy, holy, holy.
What is an example of the prayer of petition?
The Our Father
What is an example of the prayer of intercession?
Prayers of the faithful
What is an example of the prayer of thanksgiving?
The Mass/Eucharist
What is an example of the prayer of praise?
The Gloria
What is an example of the prayer of contrition?
Act of Contrition
Why do we pray for others?
So that we become less selfish and more like Christ.
What two things do you do to show Thanksgiving?
Show gratitude and respect to the giver
What is the best way to give thanks to God?
To take part in the Eucharist
Name three reasons why God alone deserves our praise.
Because God’s love, wisdom, and power are infinite.
What does the prayer of blessing and adoration mean?
Realizing that God does things for you that no one else can.
What does the prayer of petition mean?
Asking for something you need
What does the prayer of intercession mean?
Praying or asking for the needs of others.
What does the prayer of thanksgiving mean?
Showing gratitude and respect to the giver.
What does the prayer of praise mean?
God’s love, wisdom, and power are infinite.
What does the prayer of contrition mean?
Showing sorrow for our sins.
