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Catechism of the Catholic Church
 Prayer - II
- True or false. The promise that the Holy Spirit would come to lead and teach the Church refers, at least in part, to the inspiration of new formulations of prayer for the life of the Church.
- True or false. It is appropriate for man to "bless" God.
- Which of the following are true of prayers of petition?
Choose any combination of the following.
- It begins with asking forgiveness.
- First among petitions should be a prayer for the coming of the Kingdom.
- Any true need is a legitimate petition.
- A petition to God is, by its very nature, a turning back to Him.
- "Supplication" is another word for "petition."
- True or false. Prayers of intercession are also to be extended to one's enemies.
- True or false. Every event and need, even one's suffering, can be an offering of thanksgiving.
- True or false. Praise is oriented primarily to God for his own sake, beyond what he has done.
- Some major sources of prayer are:
Choose any combination of the following.
- The Holy Spirit as offered to us in the events of each day.
- The Word of God.
- The Code of Canon Law.
- The liturgy.
- Faith.
- True or false. Prayer is primarily directed to Jesus.
- True or false. While it is the Spirit who moves us to pray to the Father and Son, we do not pray directly to the Spirit.
- True or false. It is legitimate for the Church to entrust her supplications and praises to God to Mary.
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