REFRESHER ON PRAYERS

What are the 5 types of Prayers 1. Prayer of Thanksgiving 2. Prayer of Intercession 3. Prayer of Blessing and Adoration 4. Prayer of Petition 5. Prayer of Praise

Prayer of Thanksgiving  Thanking and being appreciative of the gifts God gives us (life, family, friends, food, clothing, shelter)

Prayer of Intercession  Prayer on behalf of others  Can bring great strength and courage

Prayer of Blessing and Adoration  Includes terms like “ God bless..”  Offers blessings  expresses our wonder at and awe of the all-powerful God  blessing of meals. Persons. objects, and places  adoration-acknowledgement that we are creatures, paying homage to God, our creator Example  Glory be to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Prayer of Petition  Most familiar form of prayer  Asking God for something that we believe is good ( for ourselves and others)  Be aware of your own needs as well as others  God may not give exactly what you wish but what you need  asking for help and guidance

Prayer of Praise  Praise and honour God for all the wonder and creation  acclaim and give glory to God- not for any gift or favor, but simply because God is

Mass Prayers  Using Prayer cards provided complete the Prayers of Mass activity  Decide which type(s) of prayer each example is- support your answer