Prayers

Question 1

What are the 3 types of prayer

Answer 1

Silent —> Vocal
Formal —> informal
Individual—> communal

Question 2

What are some occasions that people pray

Answer 2

• Christmas, Easter, Wesah
• Sacraments
• Fridays/Sundays
• Funerals
• Pilgrimage
• Meals
• Morning & night
• For people

Question 3

What are the benefits of prayer

Answer 3

• Forgiveness
• Comfort
• Confidence
• Connection (bond) with the Divine
• Social
• Protection and safety

Question 4

What are the challenges of prayer

Answer 4

• Fasting during Ramadan/Lent
• Sacrifice
• Times of prayer (busy lives) (unmotivated)
• Fear of judgement
• Pressure
• Silence (moment)
• Unanswered prayers

Question 5

People use prayer to…

Answer 5

• Praise there God/gods
• To say they’re sorry (reconciliation)
• To ask for something (petition)
• To bring God into their lives