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 _______.

B. uniting prayer with your life, and uniting your life with prayer C. praying instead of meeting your responsibilities at school and work D. committing to pray every morning and evening 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 B. calm and strength when confronted with adversity or temptation D. all of the above 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 C. No one can pray effectively alone. 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).

4

Multiple Choice

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

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

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 D. Eucharistic adoration B. Blessed Sacrament C. benediction

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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?

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

7

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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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 _______.

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

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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