Prayers Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 types of prayer
A
Silent —> Vocal
Formal —> informal
Individual—> communal
2
Q
What are some occasions that people pray
A
- Christmas, Easter, Wesah
- Sacraments
- Fridays/Sundays
- Funerals
- Pilgrimage
- Meals
- Morning & night
- For people
3
Q
What are the benefits of prayer
A
- Forgiveness
- Comfort
- Confidence
- Connection (bond) with the Divine
- Social
- Protection and safety
4
Q
What are the challenges of prayer
A
- Fasting during Ramadan/Lent
- Sacrifice
- Times of prayer (busy lives) (unmotivated)
- Fear of judgement
- Pressure
- Silence (moment)
- Unanswered prayers
5
Q
People use prayer to…
A
- Praise there God/gods
- To say they’re sorry (reconciliation)
- To ask for something (petition)
- To bring God into their lives
