prayer

• to praise and thank god
• to ask for forgiveness
• to seek gods help for themselves or for others
• to deepen their relationship with god and strengthen their faith
• liturgical worship 


  church service that follows a set structure with set responses
• non liturgical 


  no set order - can change week to week

  hymns, bible readings and sermon may be included
• informal worship (charismatic)


  
  

  free flowing worship may include dance, clapping

  singing and music is more modern with relaxed feelings
• informal worship (waiting) 


  no leader and no set structure

  sit in a circle in silent reflection
• private worship 


  personal worship may include prayer and bible readings

  worship aids eg rosary beads may be used
• set prayers

  prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person
• informal prayers 


  prayer that is made up by an individual using his or her own words
• the lords prayer
• 'bless us o lord and these your gifts which we are about to receive from your bounty, through christ our lord. Amen'