Vocab
What is mental prayer?
Prayer that is said interiorly, which unites our hearts with God while we meditate on his holy truths.
What is Eucharist?
The real body and blood of Jesus under the appearances of bread and wine.
What are two forms of prayer?
Vocal and Mental prayer
Why is Mass the Perfect Prayer?
Because it is the offering of Christ to his father in heaven.
What is divine office?
The prayer of the church using Psalms, Hymns, and Readings.
What is Benediction?
A Eucharistic devotion of Roman rite catholics.
What is prayer?
The lifting of our minds and hearts to God.
Why did Jesus give us the sacraments?
So that we could share in his life and have the life nourished in us.
What is vocal prayer?
Prayer that is expressed by spoken words with the participation of the mind and heart.
What is Monstrance?
The sacred vessel in which the consecrated host is placed for exposition or benediction of the blessed sacrament.
What are four different types of prayer?
Adoration, Thanksgiving, Contrition, and Petition.
What happens if we confess a mortal sin in confession?
God restores his life in our soul.
What is grace?
The free gift that God gives us by which he helps us reach heaven.
What is Formal Prayer?
Prayers that follow a set pattern or formula.
what are the four steps to a worthy reception of Holy Communion?
1. You must be in a state of grace.
2. Believe Jesus is truly present in the Holy Eucharist.
3. You must observe the Eucharistic fast.
4. You must spend time in thanksgiving.
What happens when we confess a venial sin in confession?
God increases his life within us and strengthens our friendship with him.
What is sacrament?
A visible sign or ceremony given to us by Jesus in order to give us sanctifying grace.
What is Informal Prayer?
When you use your own words to pray.
What happens to us when we receive the Eucharist and think about how it is truly a Holy Communion?
We become united with Christ and more like Christ.