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prayer is lifting up our hearts and mind to God. parts of prayer Petition: asking for pardon, asking for one's own and others' salvation, praying for the Church, the apostolate, needs of all sorts, etc. Thanksgiving: recognizing all the gifts we have received and, through them, God's mercy and generosity, spurs us to turn our hearts to God in thanksgiving.
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- 1. Kiddies ‘n’ Teens Catechism class By Dr Ruth Afunwa
- 2. OUTLINE • What is prayer? • Parts of prayer • How to pray • Forms of prayer • Personal activity
- 3. What is prayer? • Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of a suitable good.
- 4. Pray as a family Pray with friends Pray for the sick Pray about difficult moments Pray for everyone and pray at all times
- 5. Parts of prayer • Petition: asking for pardon, asking for one's own and others' salvation, praying for the Church, the apostolate, needs of all sorts, etc. • Thanksgiving: recognizing all the gifts we have received and, through them, God's mercy and generosity, spurs us to turn our hearts to God in thanksgiving.
- 6. • Adoration and praise: is the form of prayer which recognizes most immediately that God is God. It lauds God for his own sake and gives him glory, quite beyond what he does, but simply because HE IS" ( CCC 2639).
- 7. How to pray • Pray in faith • What is faith? • Faith is the supernatural gift of God which helps us to believe without doubting whatever God has revealed • God always answers with a YES, NO OR WAIT • Move away from distractions • Total trust • Perseverance • Catechism 2742-2745, 2746-2751
- 8. Forms of prayer • Vocal prayers, for example Our father • Meditation: often called “mental prayer” involves directing our thoughts to God • Contemplative prayer it is simply a close sharing between Jesus and I; it means taking time frequently to be alone with God. CCC 2709
- 9. Personal activity • Make a list of five things you are grateful for • Mention something you want to start doing for love of God; Question What parts of prayer are the actions listed above?