St. Pius X Church – Faith Formation

1

Multiple Choice

What is prayer?

C. raising our mind and heart to God D. A and C but not B A. only talking to God B. conversing with ourselves

2

Multiple Choice

In religious terms, our heart is _______.

D. none of the above A. the muscular organ that pumps blood through our body B. a romantic state of being with God C. our hidden center where our relationship with God unfolds

3

Multiple Choice

Humility means all of the following except _______.

A. low self-esteem B. being honest about who we are C. acknowledging our weaknesses and sins D. acknowledging our gifts

4

Multiple Choice

Who is called to prayer?

A. everyone D. only ordained clergy C. only religious men and women B. only saints

5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about prayer in the Old Testament?

C. It shows us how people are unworthy to pray to God. A. It shows us how people imposed their will on God. B. It reveals God's initiative, continually calling humankind deeper into relationship. D. It shows us that God was not listening.

6

Multiple Choice

What can we learn about prayer from the prayer of Jesus?

A. We must bring the correct attitude to prayer. B. We must undergo conversion, turning toward God. D. all of the above C. We must reconcile with and pray for those who persecute us.

7

Multiple Choice

How does God respond to our prayer?

B. He gives us everything we need. D. He does not respond. C. He listens only when we have received absolution from sin. A. He gives us everything we ask for.

8

Multiple Choice

Why do we pray to Mary?

B. We acknowledge Mary's special role in God's plan. A. Mary is a demigod who can grant some of our prayers. D. B and C but not A C. Mary sympathizes with our needs and brings them before God.

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Multiple Choice

All of the following statements explain why Mary is a model of prayer for us except _______.

C. that Jesus told his disciples that Mary would guide them after his death A. that her heart was attuned to the will of God the Father D. that Mary taught us that God is worthy of our complete trust B. that her yes to God's messenger showed us what it means to belong wholly to God

10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can inspire our prayer life?

C. Scripture A. the saints B. our families D. all of the above

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Short Answer

How did you learn to pray? What is one thing you can start doing to deepen your prayer relationship with God?

The Catholic Faith Handbook

Chapter 33: Introduction to Prayer