The document outlines a catechism class on prayer, discussing its definition, parts, and forms. It emphasizes the importance of praying in various contexts, such as for family and friends, as well as the elements of prayer including petition, thanksgiving, and adoration. Additional guidance on how to pray includes maintaining faith, focusing on God without distractions, and various forms of prayer like vocal, meditation, and contemplation.

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?