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Formulaic prayer

GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Formulaic prayer

Definition

A prayer with established words, which can be repeated privately or said together during worship.

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Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Specification 2.4 · Paper 1, Paper 2

Formulaic prayer is therefore not restricted to church services.
Revise: Prayer

Edexcel Religious Studies A past papers

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Adoration
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Formulaic prayer — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Definition