ACTS Prayer

The A.C.T.S. Prayer Guide

In a CFC chapter gatherings and household meetings, we pray using this guide after the we sing the worship songs.

Adoration

1. • • • Everyone starts praising God.

       • Then the household sings songs of praise/worship -- 2 fast songs and 1 slow song.

Contrition -- The worship leader

1. • • • Encourages the household to reflect on their sins.

         • This is to prepare and move everyone to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

         • There is no need to pray "Lord, have mercy on our sins" or "Lord, forgive us". In CFC, we have been advised not to say these.

         • Do not say the sins out loud. If anyone feels compelled to share, he/she can share during the household meeting discussions. The other members may pray for the member(s).

       • Recognizes and thanks God for His boundless love and mercy. (This transitions to Thanksgiving.)

Thanksgiving

1. • • • The worship leader starts thanksgiving prayer, followed by his wife.

       • Every couple takes turns in giving thanks. For every couple, the brother first, then the sister.

       • If there is anyone absent, the head, spouse, or anyone may thank the Lord on his/her behalf.

       • When all couples are done, the worship leader may say a final thanksgiving prayer, then transitions to Supplication.

Supplication

1. • • • The worship leader starts supplication prayer, followed by his wife.

       • Every couple takes turns in praying for supplication. For every couple, the brother first, then the sister.

       • If there is anyone absent, the head, spouse, or anyone may lift up any prayer request the Lord on his/her behalf.

       • When all couples are done, the worship leader may say a final supplication prayer.