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What is the role of prayer?
Despite all of the troubles in the world, it is still a truly wonderful creation. Catholics want to praise the God who brought the world into existence and give thanks for entrusting it to them.They also give thanks for the goodness that comes from the world and from God's care. Prayer is the way in whihc people communicate with God
L\o: To Learn about Why Catholics respond to God's creation through prayer.
Key words: Prayer, Soul
What is prayer?
What is prayer?
The catholic church defines prayer as 'the raising of our hearts and minds to God' (CCC2559). This quote, originally from St John of Dmascus, means that prayer should be humble and come from the deepest part of a person. So , when many Catholics pray, they try to focus completely on God, with their heart and with their mind. Many Catholics beleive that prayer is a gift that comes from God, that thye receive when they turn to God. The Catholic Church also teaches that prayer is a cleevration of faith that helps Christians to follow Jesus, helped by the Holy Spirit and as worship to God the Father. Prayer is a personal connection to God that CAtholics beleive is essential to life
Q: Give two reasons why people will start to praise GOD? Answer with PEE :-)
What is the connection between creation and prayer?
What is the connection between creation and prayer?
Last lesson we found out that Laudato si means praise to you_ a reminder that Catholics thank and praise God for the beautiful creation of the earth. Many Catholics beleive that creation shows them God's qualities. God is invisible, but all of creation shows them God's qualities. God is invisible, but all of creation shows God's goodness, power and wisdom. St Paul explained this in his letter to the Romans
Q: Write down the best two lines of Laudato Si_
" For his invisible [qualities], namely his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly [seen] ever since the creation of the world " Roman 1:20
Q: Give two reasons why God's invisible qualities may lead people to praise Him
Ans: one reason why God's invisible qualities that lead people to praise him is ............. this means ...............
Another reason would be ......... as described in the bible ........................ an example of this would be ...............................
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This is St Francis of Assissi's Canticle of the Sun. St Francis is well known for his love of God and God's creation. He expressed this in Hymns of praise, known as canticles. Could you identify the 5 types of prayer in it...
We highlighted the 3 qualities of God that made Francis PRAISE him
Can you find any other types of prayer
Can you find any other act of creation that made him praise God
From 1 September to 4 October (St Francis of Assisi's feast day) many Christians observe the Season of Creation, uniting them in prayer and action for the rpotexction of God's Creation. At this time , Pope Francis asks Chrsitians to consider their actions towards God, other people and the world and to make brave decisions in their lives.
Q: What can you personally do respond to The pope's invitation? name 3 things and explain how you plan on doing it and the final outcome!!!
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