Types of Prayer
What are the four types of prayer?
Adoration, Contrition, Petition, Thanksgiving
What is personal prayer?
Prayer said alone in private.
How many sets of Mysteries are in the Rosary?
Four (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous)
Who taught us the Lord’s Prayer?
Jesus
Who helps us when we don’t know how to pray?
The Holy Spirit
Which type of prayer is used when we ask God for something?
Petition
What is communal prayer?
Prayer said with others.
What event in Mary’s life is remembered in the Annunciation?
When the Angel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus.
What does "Thy will be done" mean?
We trust in God’s plan for our lives.
On what day did the Holy Spirit come down upon the apostles?
Pentecost
When we thank God for His blessings, what type of prayer is this?
Thanksgiving
Give an example of personal prayer.
Praying before bed, reading Scripture alone, silent reflection.
What Mystery of the Rosary focuses on Jesus’ suffering?
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Why is forgiveness important in the Lord’s Prayer?
We ask God to forgive us as we forgive others.
How does the Holy Spirit guide us when reading Scripture?
The Holy Spirit helps us understand God’s message in the Bible.
Which prayer type is focused on praising God just for who He is?
Adoration
Give an example of communal prayer.
Praying the Rosary with a group, attending Mass, classroom prayer.
How did Mary show humility and faith?
She trusted God and said "yes" to His plan at the Annunciation.
What does "Give us this day our daily bread" mean?
We ask God to provide for our needs, both physical and spiritual.
What should we do before reading the Bible to ask for the Holy Spirit’s help?
Pray for guidance and wisdom.
What type of prayer is "Lord, I am sorry for my sins"?
Contrition
How does communal prayer help our faith?
It brings us together as a Church and strengthens our relationship with God and others.
How can we follow Mary’s example in our own lives?
By trusting in God, praying, and being humble in our faith.
What does "Lead us not into temptation" mean?
We ask God to help us avoid sin.
How did the Holy Spirit inspire the Bible?
The Holy Spirit guided the authors of Scripture to write God’s message.