Different Christian prayers
I can explain that there are different types of prayer used by different Christians.
Different Christian prayers
I can explain that there are different types of prayer used by different Christians.
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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.
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