Different Christian prayers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain that there are different types of prayer used by different Christians.
Key learning points
- Prayer can take many different forms in Christianity.
- Some Christians have formal prayers that might be sung or said together.
- Some Christians may create their own personal prayers.
- Prayer may also be said by individuals or groups in many different settings.
Keywords
Prayer - the words or thoughts to help someone talk or listen to God
Communal - things that are shared by a group of people
Personal - an individual's way of doing something
Common misconception
Prayer only happens in a church.
Christians pray in churches but also in many other different places.
Teacher tip
Invite in a local Christian or two from different churches and find out what is similar and different about how they use prayer at their church and in their lives.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the Lord’s Prayer?
Q2.What does ‘holy is your name’ tell Christians?
Q3.What does ‘give us today our daily bread’ mean?
Q4.The Lord’s Prayer can only be said inside a church.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Christians often to feel close to God and to help others.
Q2.What is a prayer of intercession?
Q3.What is a communal prayer?
Q4.Prayer only happens in a church.
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