Rel 9 S2 U5 Ch 14

Which of the following phrases best describes what prayer is?

• service to others

• understanding

• repetition of key phrases

• a personal, vital relationship with God

A short prayer you can memorize and say throughout the day is called what?

• the Rosary

• a liturgy

• an aspiration

• the breviary

Prayers that address our own needs are prayers of ____________________.

• petition

• intercession

• adoration

• aspiration

Prayers that address others’ needs are prayers of ____________________.

• aspiration

• intercession

• petition

• adoration

Which of Jesus’ parables speaks to us of how to approach God in prayer?

• the Pharisee and Tax Collector

• the Pearl of Great Price

• the Lost Sheep

• the Weeds and the Wheat

Human beings sin. We all need the infinite (a)   of God to flood our hearts and heal our souls.

• mercy

• justice

• power

• presence

What understanding can we draw from at times when our prayers seem to go unanswered?

• Our frustration must be because of some personal failing we cannot help.

• If we are persistent in prayer, we can trust that God is always offering his abundant compassion and gentle mercy to us.

• If we ask too many times, God will grow tired of hearing our prayer.

• Our prayers will always be granted eventually in the exact, literal way we want if we just wait long enough.

What is the “Sacrament of sacraments?”

• the Sacrament of the Eucharist

• the Sacrament of Penance

• the Sacrament of Holy Orders

• the Sacrament of Confirmation

When we receive the words of absolution from the priest in the Sacrament of (a)   , we are forgiven, healed, and welcomed back to our rightful place in loving relationship with God.

• the Eucharist

• Confirmation

• Penance

• Baptism

Which of the following best describes a Catholic understanding of prayer "to" Mary?

• We ask Mary to offer our prayer with and for us.

• We believe that since Mary is in Heaven, she knows better than we do how to offer prayer in a way that pleases God.

• We worship Mary and place her on a level with Jesus.

• a and b, but not c.