St. Pius X Church – Faith Formation

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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 A. engaging in verbal prayer, meditation, or contemplation every waking moment B. uniting prayer with your life, and uniting your life with prayer D. committing to pray every morning and evening

2

Multiple Choice

The effects of regular prayer include _______.

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

3

Multiple Choice

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

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). A. Our Baptism makes us part of the Church, the Body of Christ, made up of many members C. No one can pray effectively alone.

4

Multiple Choice

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

C. Confirmation B. Baptism D. Anointing of the Sick 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?

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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Multiple Choice

The Liturgy of the Hours consists of _______.

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

10

Multiple Choice

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

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

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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