Prayer, Sacramentals, and Devotions

Prayer

Lifting up our minds and hearts to GodA way for us to

communicate with God

3 Kinds of PrayerMentalLiturgicalVocal

Mental

MeditationA way for us to express

our private thoughtsJournal writingDrawingQuiet Reflection

Liturgical

Group PrayerA way for us to gather

together to prayMassCelebrating the

SacramentsThe Liturgy of the

Hours

Vocal

Conversation with God using words or symbols of expression.

Individual or Group PrayerFormal Prayer

• Our Father/Hail Mary

Own individual prayerUsing Symbols to pray

• Rosary

• Sign of Peace

Purpose of Prayer

Why do we pray?4 main reasons

Petition

Adoration

Contrition

Thanksgiving

Petition

A way for us to ask for God’s mercy and helpSpecial IntentionsPenitential Rite

Adoration

A way for us to acknowledge God’s goodnessStations of the Cross40 Hour Devotion

Contrition

Our expression of sorrow for our sinsAsking for God’s love

and forgivenessReconciliationPenitential Rite

Thanksgiving

A way for us to thank and praise GodParticipating in MassMeditationDaily prayer

Sacramentals

SacramentalA sacred sign that displays our faith in God and the Sacraments

Help us to prepare to receive the fruits of the sacraments.

Forms:Blessings Consecrations (dedication to a religious purpose or service)Dedications (blessings of a church or altar)

Sacramental Characteristics

1. Includes a prayer- Most important sacramental

2. Sacred Object (Ex: Bible, crucifixes, rosary)

3. Accompanied by a Sacred Action (Ex: The Sign of the Cross, sprinkling of holy water)

- Holy water is the most widely used sacramental because it reminds us of our Baptism.

Devotions

Prayers or Gestures Used to worship God, Mary, and the saints

Rosary• Special prayer that honors Mary• Represents the Mysteries

Magnificat• Canticle of Mary

-Mary’s song of praise -Prayed at the time of her visit to

Elizabeth

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