2.4 Prayer

Question 1

Thanks giving

Answer 1

Thanksgiving – Thanking God for what we have (Grace)

Question 2

Adoration

Answer 2

Adoration – Acknowledging God’s greatness (Glory Be in Mass)

Question 3

Petition

Answer 3

Petition – Asking God for personal help for themselves

Question 4

Intercession

Answer 4

Intercession – Prayers for others (bidding prayers in Mass)

Question 5

Repentance

Answer 5

Repentance – asking for forgiveness (Penitential rite at start of Mass)

Question 6

Extempore prayer

Answer 6

Extempore prayer (spontaneous) . Used in times of great need and to 
develop a relationship with God

Question 7

Formulaic

Answer 7

formulaic (from scripture or traditions of the apostles) – e.g. Hail Mary, Our
Father, The Creed. Connects us to the History of the Church

Question 8

Catholics believe the Lord’s prayer is believed to be the…

Answer 8

Catholics believe the Lord’s prayer is believed to be the ‘most perfect of
prayers’ (CCC2763)