Part Four: Christian Prayer › Section One of Part Four: Prayer in the Christian Life ›› CHAPTER 1: The Revelation of Prayer: The Universal Call to Prayer ››› Article 3: In the Age of the Church ›››› IN BRIEF

Questions and Answers

2704. What are the five basic forms of prayer? (CCC 2644) The five basic forms of prayer are:
1. blessing
2. petition
3. intercession
4. thanksgiving
5. praise.
2705. Why can we bless God? (CCC 2645) We can bless God, because He who is the source of every blessing blesses the human heart.
2706. What are the objects of the prayer of petition? (CCC 2646) The objects of the prayer of petitions are:
1. forgiveness
2. the quest for the Kingdom
3. every true need.
2707. What is the prayer of intercession? (CCC 2647) The prayer of intercession is the prayer of petition on behalf of another.
2708. What can become the matter for thanksgiving? (CCC 2648) Every joy and suffering, every event and need can become the matter for thanksgiving.
2709. What is prayer of praise? (CCC 2649) Prayer of praise is the prayer that gives God glory for His own sake.