Prayer

It is a conversation with God. It is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God. It is our way of talking to God, and God talks to us, according to St. John Damascene.

It is the type of prayer that we exalt the greatness of God. We acknowledge our dependence on Him in all things.

• Adoration

• Petition

• Confession

• Intercession

Which is an example of Adoration prayer?

• The Mass

• Magnificent Father, we honor You.

• Liturgies of the Church

• Gloria (Glory to God), which we sing or recite at the beginning of the mass.

It is a type of prayer where we ask God for the things we need. It could be spiritual needs or physical needs. It always include a statement of our willingness to accept God’s will, whether He directly answers our prayer or not.

• Adoration

• Confession

• Petition

• Thanksgiving

Which is an example of Petition prayer?

• The Lord’s Prayer

• Jesus, please keep me safe and protect me from harm.

• Lord, please make me alert, awake, and attentive so that I’m not easily deceived by the enemy.

It is a form of petition prayer where we express sorrow for our sins. Before we ask for anything, we should REPENT and acknowledge our sinfulness and ask God for his forgiveness and mercy.

• Prayer of Expiation or Confession

• Petition

• Adoration

• Intercession

Which is an example of Confession or prayer of expiation?

• Our Father

• Our powerful King, you are our strength and protector

• Dear God, I am sorry for disobeying my parents. Next time I will listen to them. Thank you for your help.

It is a form of prayer of petition in which you ask God’s help for another person.

• Adoration

• Confession

• Thanksgiving

• Intercession

It is our way of talking to God.

It is a prayer that expresses thanks to God.

• Adoration

• Thanksgiving Prayer

• Petition

• Confession