Prayer in Catholicism

What is prayer often understood as?

• A way to meditate

• A form of meditation

• A conversation with God

• A ritual performed at church

According to the text, what does prayer acknowledge?

• The importance of community

• The power of human will

• Our limitations and need for God

• Our independence from God

Who provided a definition 'Prayer is the breath of faith'?

• St. Oscar Romero

• Pope Francis

• Pope St. John Paul II

• St. Ignatius of Loyola

What is essential in prayer?

• Only speaking to God

• Listening to God

• Using formal prayers only

• Praying in groups

What is one method of prayer mentioned in the text?

• The Rosary

• Mindfulness

• The Bible

• Meditation

What should one do before starting to pray?

• Rush into prayer

• Quiet down and settle into a comfortable position

• Prepare a list of intentions

• Read a book

What is Lectio Divina?

• A prayer of divine reading

• A type of meditation

• A form of worship

• A group prayer

What does the word 'Intercession' involve?

• Praying for others

• Reviewing one's day in the presence of God

• Meditating on the Rosary

• Reading Scripture

What does the church say about God's presence in prayer?

• God is only present in silence

• God meets us where we are

• God prefers formal prayers

• God only listens to certain prayers

What is a common feeling people have about prayer?

• It is always easy

• It requires a specific formula

• It is only for the religious

• It is a commitment due to longevity of time