Religion--Types of Prayer, Beatitudes, Precepts of the Church

Types of Prayer and Beatitudes

100

What does "Beatitude" mean?

"blessed" or "happy"

200

Name four types of prayer

options: vocal prayer, meditation, contemplation, doxology, devotion, prayer of petition

300

Give the definition for the Beatitudes.

given by Jesus during his Sermon on the Mount as a guide to finding true happiness

Precepts of the Church 1

100

When do we go to Mass?

on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation

200

How often should we go to confession?

at least once a year

300

What three kinds of support can we give the Church?

time, talent, and money

400

Give the definition of Precepts of the Church.

laws given by the Church that state the minimum obligations as Catholics regarding prayer and moral living

500

Name the five main points of the Precepts of the Church.

1. go to Mass
2. go to confession
3. receive the Eucharist
4. fast and abstain during Lent
5. give support to the Church

Precepts of the Church 2

200

How often should we receive the Eucharist?

at least once a year

300

When should we receive the Eucharist?

during the Easter season

400

What two conditions excuse us from fasting or abstaining?

medical conditions and being of a certain age

500

What is the difference between fasting and abstaining?

fasting is having only one full meal and two smaller meals; abstaining is giving something up, like meat