1.  What are the essential forms
of Christian prayer?
They are blessing and adoration, the prayer
of petition and intercession, thanksgiving and
 praise.  The Eucharist contains and
expresses all the forms of prayer.

 2.  What is “blessing”?
The prayer of blessing is man’s response to
God’s gifts: we bless the Almighty who first
 blesses us and fills us with his gifts.

 3.  How can adoration be defined?
Adoration is the humble acknowledgement by human beings that they are creatures of the thrice-holy Creator.

 4.  In what does the prayer of
intercession consist?
Intercession consists in asking on behalf of
 another.  It conforms us and unites us to the
 prayer of Jesus who intercedes with the Father
 for all, especially sinners.  Intercession must
 extend even to one’s enemies.

 5.  When is thanksgiving given to God?
The church gives thanks to God unceasingly,
 above all in celebrating the Eucharist in
which Christ allows her to participate in his
own thanksgiving to the Father.  For the
Christian every event becomes a reason
 for giving thanks.