The Power of Christian Prayer

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______ is a loving, conscious, personal relationship with God, all loving, good Father, who has adopted us through His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

CHRISTIAN PRAYER

It is the_________ who brings us into this life of communion and fellowship with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ (cf. 1 Jn 1:3; 2 Cor 13:13)

HOLY SPIRIT

__________________ then, is always Trinitarian, since it is through Christ that “we have access in one Spirit to the Father” (Eph 2:18).

AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN PRAYER

God calls us to a _________ response in faith, hope and love. This way of relating to God is prayer.

PERSONAL

5.____________ develops a conscious awareness of our relationship with God. This relationship depends on who God is and who we are

Prayer

____________enables us to be and subsist in Christ. It is this Sacrament which gives life to those who lie in death and corruption

Baptism

________is the canonical matter of Baptism

Water

Bishops, Priests, and Deacons are the __________ Ministers of Baptism.

Ordinary

__________________is one of the required state before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism

Unbaptized

_________________for the sacrament of Baptism

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Understanding Our Relationship with God

  • A loving and conscious relationship with God is rooted in His nature as a good Father.
  • This relationship is established through Jesus Christ, allowing us to experience communion and fellowship with God.
  • The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role by bringing individuals into this life of relationship with the Father and Son.

Trinitarian Aspect of Prayer

  • Prayer is inherently Trinitarian, facilitated through Jesus Christ, providing access to the Father in one Spirit.
  • Essential elements of prayer include a response of faith, hope, and love towards God.

Development of Relationship Awareness

  • Developing a conscious awareness of our relationship with God relies on understanding God's nature and our identity.
  • This awareness includes recognizing our dependence on God and His role in our lives.

Significance of Baptism

  • Baptism is the sacrament that empowers individuals to exist and thrive in Christ.
  • It serves to bring life to those who are spiritually dead or lost.

Canonical Matter of Baptism

  • Water is recognized as the canonical matter of the sacrament of Baptism, symbolizing purification and new life.

Ministers of Baptism

  • Bishops, Priests, and Deacons serve as the ordained ministers who administer the sacrament of Baptism.

Required State for Baptism

  • A state of grace or requirement for preparation is necessary before receiving the sacrament of Baptism.

Test your knowledge on Christian prayer and its significance in the sacraments and liturgy. Explore the concept of authentic Christian prayer and its relationship with God the Father and Jesus Christ. Delve into the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing us into communion with the divine.

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