THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH.
Four Ways of Praying
Assignment
1. Using the chart given out in class, write a Prayer of Thanks
a Prayer of Contrition (sorrow), a Prayer of Petition asking),
Prayer of Praise. Make sure your prayers have
• An opening that addresses God by name.
• A phrase that indicates the type of prayer you are writing.
• A statement of sorrow, thanksgiving, praise, or petition for a
specific thing (see example below).
• A closing.
2. Create a booklet using these prayers using any media you choose
(technology, artistic expression)
• One prayer on each page.
• Decorate each prayer in an artistic, colorful, and meaningful way.
• Include your name and the title, “Four Ways of Praying,” on the cover
of your booklet.
• The booklet can be any size you want.
• Use typing paper or any other kind of unlined paper (no lined binder
paper).
Example
Prayer of Petition
Merciful Father and Comforter of the sick,( -----Addressing God by name)
I ask you to be close to all those who are suffering both in body and spirit.
(-----Type of Prayer)
Give them the strength and courage they need
to get through their fear and pain and loneliness.(-----Specific thing I am
asking)
I ask this through your Son, Jesus, who suffered and died that we might all
live.(------Closing)
Amen
PLEASE USE THE FORM GIVEN OUT IN CLASS AND ATTACH IT TO YOUR COMPLETED WORK.
Student’s Name_________________________________
Date__________________________________________
You are to score each area listed below as:
Excellent
Quality
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
1. Completed on time.
2. Name and title on the cover of booklet.
3. Directions for completing the booklet were followed.
• Type of paper used is correct.
• Prayers are typed, printed, or handwritten neatly.
• Spelling is correct.
• Punctuation is correct.
4. Booklet is attractive.
• Extra effort is evident in how the booklet is put together.
• Illustrations or decorations show effort.
• Illustrations speak to the meaning of the prayer.
5. Written Prayers
• Address God by name
• Indicate the type of prayer
• Are specific
• Include a closing
Comments:WRITE YOUR OWN COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR WORK.
Grade:GIVE YOURSELF THE GRADE YOU FEEL YOU DESERVE BASED ON THE TIME AND
EFFORT AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK.
