all forms of prayer

occurs when we raise our hearts and minds to God, made possible by the Holy Spirit. We can also reflect on a passage of Sacred Scripture.

occurs throughout our entire lives

the bread and wine becoming the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass

those we ask to pray for us as we try to live moral lives and follow their example

reveal a way of living in justice, peace, and love--give us Jesus' vision of the Kingdom of God

certain thoughts and feelings that lead us away from God's laws that might lead to sin, but can be overcome by God's grace

turning away from an attitude of self-centeredness

judged by its object, its intention, and its circumstances

the perfect model for moral living

includes the celebration of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and the sacraments

the official public prayer of the Church

asking for God's forgiveness, help, or support

an example of a prayer of petition

offered by Christ himself--Jesus offers himself through the words and actions of the priest

the purpose for committing the act

has to do with if the act conforms to the will of God

the seven chief sources of sin

the desire for food and drink

an example of a devotional prayer

a prayer that helps us to personalize the mysteries of faith

all people are born with this due to the sin committed by Adam and Eve--we are offered freedom from this through Jesus

known for developing the Catholic school system in America

a Carmelite nun who spent time in contemplative prayer

a Jesuit missionary who brought the Catholic faith to India and Japan

a mendicant friar who renounced wealth and embraced a life of poverty