MODULE 5

• What is the etymology of the word "prayer"?

  Latin precaria meaning "petition"
• What is the Latin verb for "to pray"?

  Orar
• What is the Filipino term for prayer derived from Spanish?

  Orasyon
• What does the Tagalog word "panalangin" mean?

  Requesting or begging for favors
• How is prayer defined in simple terms?

  Prayer is a way of talking to God
• What is the process of prayer described as?

  A way of relating and communicating
• How does God respond to prayer according to the material?

  In our hearts or through our lives
• What is prayer considered in a religious context?

  An expression of spirituality
• What does the Catholic Catechism say about prayer?

  It is a raising of mind and heart to God
• How is humility described in relation to prayer?

  Man is a beggar before God
• What is the covenant in the context of prayer?

  A relationship between God and man in Christ
• What does communion in prayer signify?

  A living relationship with God
• What are the forms of prayer in Christianity?

  1. Adoration: Worshipping God
  2. Praise: Giving glory to God
  3. Blessing: Responding to God’s grace
  4. Petition: Asking favors from God
  5. Contrition: Asking forgiveness from God
  6. Intercession: Asking God on behalf of another
  7. Thanksgiving: Offering gratitude for God’s help
• What is the Lord's Prayer also known as?

  The Our Father
• In which Gospels is the Lord's Prayer found?

  Matthew and Luke
• What language was the Lord's Prayer originally spoken in?

  Aramaic
• When was the Latin version of the Lord's Prayer written?

  490 AD
• What is the Spanish translation of the Lord's Prayer called?

  Padre Nuestro
• What is the Tagalog version of the Lord's Prayer called?

  Ama Namin
• What does "Amen" signify in prayers?

  A declaration of affirmation
• What is the Hebrew meaning of "Amen"?

  So be it or truly
• Why do Jewish people pray?

  It is commanded by God
• What is the Jewish motto regarding trust?

  In God we trust
• What does the symbol of Jacob represent in prayer?

  Reaching to God for salvation
• What is the Siddur in Judaism?

  • Jewish prayer book
  • Codified around 850 CE
  • Contains prayers for Sabbath, weekdays, and holidays
  • Standard formulations with Psalms passages
  • Recited traditionally in Hebrew
• What does "Siddur" mean in Hebrew?

  Order
• What are the three daily prayers in Judaism?

  Shacharit, Mincha, Arvit
• What is Salah in Islam?

  Acknowledgment of God's greatness
• How many times a day is Salah performed?

  Five times
• In what language is Salah recited?

  Arabic
• Which direction do Muslims face when praying Salah?

  Towards Mecca
• What are the postures involved in Salah?

  • Standing
  • Bowing
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
  • Prostrating
• What is the first phrase recited in Salah?

  Allahu Akbar
• What does "Bismillahir rahmanir rahim" mean?

  In the name of Allah, the most Gracious
• What is the significance of "Al hamdu lil lahi rabbil 'alamin"?

  All praises and thanks be to Allah
• What is the purpose of seeking shelter in Allah from Satan?

  To protect oneself from evil influences
• What is the meaning of "Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in"?

  You alone we worship, from You alone we seek help
• What does "Siratal mustaqim" refer to in Salah?

  The straight path guided by Allah
• What is the significance of the phrase "lead us not into temptation"?

  To seek guidance away from sin
• What does "deliver us from evil" imply in prayer?

  Seeking protection from harm