St. Pius X Church

1

Multiple Choice

Saint Paul's advice to pray always (see 1 Thessalonians 5:17) means _______.

C. praying instead of meeting your responsibilities at school and work D. committing to pray every morning and evening B. uniting prayer with your life, and uniting your life with prayer A. engaging in verbal prayer, meditation, or contemplation every waking moment

2

Multiple Choice

The effects of regular prayer include _______.

A. clarity in making decisions D. all of the above B. calm and strength when confronted with adversity or temptation C. growth in your love for other people

3

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements explain why communal prayer is important except _______

A. Our Baptism makes us part of the Church, the Body of Christ, made up of many members B. God is a community of three Persons, and because we are made in his image, we are made for community D. Jesus said, 'Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them' (Matthew 18:20). C. No one can pray effectively alone.

4

Multiple Choice

Which Sacrament is the fullest expression of the communal prayer of the Church?

B. Baptism D. Anointing of the Sick C. Confirmation A. the Eucharist

5

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the custom of taking the Eucharist from the tabernacle and placing it in a special vessel called a monstrance, so that it is visible to the faithful gathered to pray?

A. exposition B. Blessed Sacrament C. benediction D. Eucharistic adoration

6

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to contemplation or meditation before the Blessed Sacrament, often with people taking turns so that someone is always present?

D. benediction A. exposition C. Eucharistic adoration B. Blessed Sacrament

7

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a special prayer ritual and blessing with the Blessed Sacrament, given by a priest?

D. Eucharistic adoration A. exposition C. benediction B. Blessed Sacrament

8

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements describe the Liturgy of the Hours except _______

D. It can be prayed seven times a day. A. It is the official, nonsacramental, communal prayer of the Church. B. Only the clergy and vowed religious may pray the Liturgy of the Hours. C. It developed from the Jewish practice of reciting the Psalms to make hours and days holy.

9

Multiple Choice

The Liturgy of the Hours consists of _______.

D. all of the above B. psalms A. bells C. special prayer postures

10

Multiple Choice

Less structured opportunities to build prayer into your life include _______.

A. family life B. music C. prayer partners and prayer groups D. all of the above

11

Short Answer

What are three things you can start doing to build more prayer into your life?

The Catholic Faith Handbook

Chapter 37: Praying Together