Prayer

Question 1

What is prayer?

Answer 1

Communicating with God, through any form of communication, silently, words of praise, thanksgiving, seeking guidance etc.

Question 2

Why is prayer important to Christians?

Answer 2

It helps to build a relationship with God, seek guidance and express faith.

Question 3

What are set prayers?

Answer 3

Pre-written prayers which have been written down and said more than once in worship, and by many people, for example, the Lord’s Prayer.

Question 4

Why is set prayer important?

Answer 4

Provides structure, unites Christians, ensures key beliefs are included, and helps those unsure what to pray.

Question 5

What is informal prayer?

Answer 5

Personal prayer, which is made up by an individual, using their own words, and is often spontaneous.

Question 6

Why is informal prayer important?

Answer 6

Allows a personal connection with God by expressing individual thoughts and emotions.

Question 7

What is the Lord’s Prayer?

Answer 7

The prayer Jesus taught his disciples when one asked how to pray. Our Father…

Question 8

Why is the Lord’s Prayer important?

Answer 8

It provides a model for prayer, unites Christians, and reminds them to seek God’s guidance and forgiveness.
It reminds Christians that God is the Father of a whole community, and is often spoken in congregation.

Question 9

Quotes about prayer:

Answer 9

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
– Romans 12:12

“Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it.”
– Mark 11:24