There are many forms of prayer. This course will examine four basic types, Worship and Praise, Intercession, Petition, and Thanksgiving. Grow in your faith by completing this course!

Objective: In this course, students will learn all about the four basic forms of prayer, and what makes each one important. 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    The Four Basic Forms of Prayer

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The Four Basic Forms of Prayer - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The Four Basic Forms of Prayer - VIDEO

    • The Four Basic Forms of Prayer - QUIZ

Reviews; See what others are saying about this course

Linda O'berry

5 star rating

“Prayer is everything. I loved this course!”

“Prayer is everything. I loved this course!”

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Kennedy Katongo Mubanga

5 star rating

“Thank you, this course has really inspired me. I have learned why we are obliged to pray.”

“Thank you, this course has really inspired me. I have learned why we are obliged to pray.”

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Keri Zendejas

5 star rating

“Exactly what I needed to hear! Great course.”

“Exactly what I needed to hear! Great course.”

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Crystal Lynne dawn Day chief

5 star rating

“Great course, it is all correct! The teaching is very universal, we all need to pray!”

“Great course, it is all correct! The teaching is very universal, we all need to pray!”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education