Types of Prayer
This type of prayer involves asking God for something specific
What is a petition?
This way of praying involves using your own words to talk to God
What is spontaneous prayer?
This is the first step in praying, which involves preparing yourself to talk to God
What is preparation?
This biblical figure prayer for the salvation of his people
Who is Moses?
This saint is known for her prayer of surrender, "Take and receive, O Lord..."
Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?
This type of prayer involves thanking God for something
What is a prayer of Thanksgiving?
This way of praying involves using prayers that have been written by others
What is a formulaic prayer?
This is the second step in praying, which involves addressing God and expressing your intentions
What is invocation?
This biblical figure prayed for the healing of his daughter
Who is Jairus?
This saint is known for her prayer of trust, "Jesus, I trust in you..."
Who is St. Faustina?
This prayer involves praising God for who He is
What is a prayer of adoration?
This way of praying involves using physical postures such as kneeling or standing
What is bodily prayer?
This is the third step in praying, which involves expressing your thoughts and feelings to God
What is expression?
This biblical figure prayed for guidance and wisdom
Who is Solomon?
This saint is known for his prayer of praise, "Glory be to God..."
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
This type of prayer involves asking for forgiveness for sins
What is a prayer of contrition?
This way of praying involves using music or art to express yourself to God
What is creative prayer?
This is the fourth step in praying, which involves listening to God's response
What is contemplation?
This biblical figure prayed for forgiveness for his sins
Who is David?
This saint is known for her prayer of intercession, "O Sacred Heart of Jesus..."
Who is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque?
What is a prayer of discernment?
This way of praying involves praying with others in a group
What is communal prayer?
This is the final step in praying, which involves concluding your prayer and thanking God
What is conclusion?
This biblical figure prayed for the coming of the Holy Spirit
Who is Jesus?
This saint is known for his prayer of thanksgiving, "Te Deum laudamus..."
Who is St. Ambrose?