Prayer Vocab

Question 1

We acknowledge God as creator and Savior… We confess with gratitude that God has done great things and holy is His name

Answer 1

Adoration

Question 2

To call for God’s power and care upon some person, place, thing, or activity

Answer 2

Blessing

Question 3

Prayer of sorrow for sin along with a resolution not to sin again

Answer 3

Contrition

Question 4

Asking God for something - shows our dependence on God as our creator - praying ourselves

Answer 4

Petition

Question 5

Asking God for something on behalf of another - means that our hearts are turned outwards, focused on the needs of others - praying for others

Answer 5

Intercession

Question 6

Gives God glory simply because He is recognizing what God does

Answer 6

Praise

Question 7

Thanking God for all that He has given us… “Eucharist” means “Thanksgiving”

Answer 7

Thanksgiving

Question 8

Our Father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition, The Rosary, Apostles Creed

Answer 8

Formal Prayers

Question 9

The Bible, prayer books

Answer 9

Reading Scripture

Question 10

To think about God - keeping your attention on God

Answer 10

Meditation

Question 11

Rest quietly in God’s presence

Answer 11

Contemplation