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Refresher on Prayers. What are the 5 types of Prayers. Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of Intercession Prayer of Blessing and Adoration Prayer of Petition Prayer of Praise. Prayer of Thanksgiving.
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What are the 5 types of Prayers • Prayer of Thanksgiving • Prayer of Intercession • Prayer of Blessing and Adoration • Prayer of Petition • 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