1. Grade 7: The Story of Jesus Lesson 2.8
V: Blessed be the name of the Lord
R: Now and forever!

2. Test: Oct. 23 The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God….
And in Jesus Christ….
Who was...,
Suffered….
On the third day....
He ascended ...
From there ....
I believe in ....
the holy ...,
The forgiveness...,
The resurrection ..,
And life Amen.

3. Matthew 6 & 7 – Jesus on Prayer
Jesus taught us to Pray ...
(Match the Scripture to the Description)
(Mt 18:20) CONFIDENTLY
(Mt 6:6) PRIVATELY
(Mt 6:10) & ACT
(Mt 6:14-15) SINCERELY
(Mt 7:7) TOGETHER

4. Matthew 6 & 7 – Jesus on Prayer
Jesus taught us to Pray...
(Mt 18:20)
(Mt 6:6)
(Mt 6:10)
(Mt 6:14-15)
(Mt 7:7)
____________TOGETHER→ where 2 or more are gathered…
__________ PRIVATELY→ go to room, close the door…
__________ SINCERELY→ thy will be done…
__________ & ACT→ if you forgive, God will forgive you…
__________ CONFIDENTLY→ Ask and you will receive…

5. HOW: Forms of Personal Prayer
Vocal = words / speaking (aloud or silently)
Meditation = thoughts / reflecting
Contemplation = rest / listening
WHAT: Expressions of Prayer
Adoration = praising God, blessing in His name
Contrition = express sorrow for sin, purpose of amendment
Thanksgiving = gratitude for good things
Supplication = ask God to help us and others

6. Click HERE for St. Mother Teresa Meditation Video
Homework:
In a quiet place, listen to and follow the directions in the 5 minute meditation from St. Mother Teresa.
Reflect on your experience in a short paragraph. Which ACTS of prayer did you express the most? Why? In what way did you express the ACTS?
Click HERE for St. Mother Teresa Meditation Video